Over 1,800 Athletes to Vie for Medals at 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has officially announced the participation details for the 3rd Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games, set to take place from September 28 to October 8 this year.

According to Baku City Circuit, the event will welcome 1,846 athletes and 2,666 total delegates from eight countries, The Caspian Post reports.

Azerbaijan will field the largest team with 349 athletes, followed by Russia (263), Kazakhstan (259), Uzbekistan (257), Belarus (255), Tajikistan (202), Turkmenistan (170), and Kyrgyzstan (85).

The Games will be hosted across seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Shaki, Goygol, and Khankendi. Competitions are scheduled to take place in 12 sports venues.

In addition to athletes, official representatives from CIS member states and guest countries are expected to attend, highlighting the event’s regional significance.