Farid Gaibov expressed satisfaction with the growth in the number of ultramarathon runners in Azerbaijan

It is gratifying that Azerbaijan has its own ultramarathon runners.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Report, this was stated by Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov to journalists during the III International Khankendi Ultramarathon.

The minister reminded that the competition is being held for the third time.

"The ultramarathon started in Khankendi for the first time. In the last two years, the finish line has been located here. The distance is 192 kilometers, and the athletes cover it in four days. The number of participants has grown significantly, with more than half of them being Azerbaijanis. We are glad that we have so many ultramarathon runners," he noted.

F. Gayibov also spoke about the participation of women in the competition.

"Athletes from six countries are participating in the ultramarathon. About 25% of the athletes are women. I congratulate every athlete, as well as our entire nation, on yet another sports celebration in the territories liberated from occupation," the minister said.