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National athletes shine at Winter Olympics

07 February 2022 [11:24] - TODAY.AZ

By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has opened in Beijing, China.

Members of the Azerbaijani delegation passed 42nd in the team parade at the official opening ceremony. 

The team's chief de-mission, head of the International Relations Department at the National Olympic Committee Anar Bagirov, coach Alexei Chetverukhin and flag bearer of the Azerbaijani Olympic team Vladimir Litvinsev took part in the opening parade at the famous Bird's Nest Stadium in the Chinese capital.

Azerbaijan is represented at the Beijing Olympics by Vladimir Litvintsev and Ekaterina Ryabova. Both athletes will compete in figure skating.

The program of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games includes 15 disciplines: Alpine Skiing; Biathlon; Bobsleigh; Cross-Country Skiing; Curling; Figure Skating; Freestyle Skiing; Ice Hockey; Luge; Nordic Combined; Short Track Speed Skating; Skeleton; Ski Jumping; Snowboarding; Speed Skating.

The competition started on February 3, with non-medal events in curling, women’s ice hockey and moguls.

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will last until February 20.

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