The Opening Ceremony of the Group C matches of the 2025 Nations League in amputee football was held in Baku

Secretary of the TURKPA Commission on Education, Culture, Social and Humanitarian Affairs Aigerim Taalaibekova took part in the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Nations League Group “C” matches of amputee football, organized by the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA), in cooperation with the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA). Mr. Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA), delivered the opening remarks, while Mr. Mateusz Widlak, President of the World Amputee Football Federation (EAFF), gave a speech highlighting unity, inclusion, and fair competition. During the ceremony, the audience witnessed a parade of teams and referees, the performance of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan, as well as a traditional national dance. These matches are held every two years with the support of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This year, Baku is hosting national amputee leagues from Azerbaijan, Belgium, Israel, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. The event serves as a significant platform for attracting global attention to the issue of landmines, while also promoting solidarity, resilience, and inclusiveness among landmine survivors through sports.