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Cycling tour held on youth day

02 February 2015 [12:15] - TODAY.AZ

/By AzerNews/

By Amina Nazarli

The event titled “Youth cycling tour”, dedicated to the Youth Day marked on February 2 in Azerbaijan was held in Baku.

Co-organized by the Azerbaijan cycling Federation, “Ireli” Public Union, Operating Committee of the Baku European Games 2015, as well as State Flag Square and “Great Silk Road” International Youth Union was held on February 1.

The rally started from the State Flag Square finished at the Azadlig Square and brought together more than 100 amateur and professional sportsmen.

The main aim of the event was to promote healthy life style among the young people as well as show the importance of the Youth Day. It also aimed to help young people spend their leisure time effectively.

Azerbaijan is celebrating the Youth Day on February 2, a date highlighting the important role young people play in the life of the young Azerbaijani state. The day was established in 1997 by order of national leader Heydar Aliyev.

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