FCHAIN in "President's Cup" in Guba city

For the first time in Azerbaijan’s independence era, a full-distance marathon for the President’s Cup was held by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Azerbaijan Athletics Federation and Zafar Running Club in Guba city of Azerbaijan. Financial Chain Corporation, which always supports the development of sports in the country, sponsored the marathon. In addition to the sponsorship, FCHAIN ​​employees led by Valid Huseynov, Deputy General Director, also took part in the marathon.

130 athletes competed in the race, in which together with local athletes, representatives of Türkiye, Russia, Georgia and Belgium also participated.

Before the race, the opening ceremony of the marathon was held at the Guba Olympic Sports Complex. At the ceremony, the Head of the Guba District Executive Power, Ilgar Mahmudov, and the President of the Athletics Federation, Javid Gurbanov, spoke about the achievements of Azerbaijan in sports and wished success to the participants of the marathon. After the opening ceremony, the competition started. Marathon participants competed at a distance of 42 kilometers and 195 meters.

In the men’s category, Turkiye’s representative, Ahmet Alkanoglu, emerged as the winner, completing the race in 2:40:37. Elman Abishov took second place, while Aga Aliyev finished third.

In the women’s category, Leyla Abdinova claimed the top spot with a time of 3:28:48. Juliya Belkova secured second place, followed by Natalia Shiyanova in third.

Winners in the 40+, 50+, and 60+ age categories included Qin Ru, Yadigar Huseynov, and Tapdig Dadashov among men, and Aynur Kazimova and Gulpare Aliyeva among women.

Asim Rustamov and Nijat Pashayev represented Financial Chain Corporation at the marathon and distinguished themselves with their results.