President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev opened Imishli Olympic Sports Complex.
The Head of State cut a ribbon symbolizing the opening of the two-storey Complex and toured it.
Minister of Youth and Sports Azad Rahimov told the President the construction of the facility, covering 5 hectares, started in October, 2007 and ended in May, 2011.
The complex includes universal sports hall, swimming pool, boxing, wrestling, chess, basketball, volleyball and conference halls, as well as football stadium, canteen and hotel.
The facility has been provided with necessary equipments.
The Head of State viewed photo stands reflecting care and attention of national leader Heydar Aliyev and President Ilham Aliyev to development of sports in Azerbaijan and achievements of the country`s sportsmen in international competitions.
The President viewed performances of sportsmen and had conversation with them.
Then, President Ilham Aliyev met with local residents here.
Residents of Imishli warmly welcomed the Head of State.
The President made a speech at the meeting.
Then, winner of the 2010 World Cup, bronze medalist of the 2008 European championship Emin Azizov delivered a speech on behalf of residents.
President Ilham Aliyev praised the work done here.

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