The Guba Olympic Sport Complex was inaugurated on
the 11th of October 2003 by the President Ilham
Aliyev, also President of the National Olympic Committee.
The large sport center, which has become the
base for the National Volley-ball team, complies
with all Olympic standards. Sport halls, Stadium,
a 50-meter swimming pool, tennis courts, a high-standing
hotel and private cottages are among the main
facilities available.
The construction of this new Olympic complex
answers the President's will to develop the regions
of Azerbaijan, and especially through the practice
of sports activities. Such a vision has one major
goal: creating favourable conditions for a sound
development of the new generation, which will
contribute to the future socio-economic development
of the regions as well as maintaining peace and
stability.
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This long-term investment policy, initiated by
the National Olympic Committee more than 3 years
ago, has already provided a few towns with 8 Olympic
centers (regions of Baku, Nakchivan, Gandja, Sheki,
Barda, Lankaran).
Besides, it is through sports achievements on
an international level that Azerbaijan will also
improve its image on the global scene. This window
will offer foreigners the possibility to know
more about the nation, its history, its culture
and its commitment towards international development.
For instance, the region of Guba offers good
conditions for development of the tourism industry.
The attractiveness of its nature as well as the
local hospitality definitely offers growth potential
for tourism activities in the region.
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