06/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/18/2026 08:08
Pursuant to the relevant order of the First Deputy Minister of Defense - Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, paramilitary cross championship was held in the Azerbaijan Army.
The event commenced with a tribute to the National Leader of the Azerbaijani nation, Heydar Aliyev, and Martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
On the first day of the competition, the composition of the teams was verified, and a draw was conducted to determine the order of participation in the championship.
The servicemen competing for the championship tested their skills in shooting, grenade launching, and a 3-metre cross within 11 teams.
Based on the results achieved by the participants, the referees determined the rankings in both the individual and team categories.
At the conclusion of the competition, the winning teams and the top performers in the individual standings were awarded diplomas, trophies, and medals, after which a photo was taken.