Baku, November 26, 2025 – The Europe Today: President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to reward Azerbaijani athletes who achieved top-level results at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as their coaches and specialists involved in their training and preparation.
According to the presidential decree, AZN 1,900,000 has been allocated from the 2025 President’s Reserve Fund to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for this purpose.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has been instructed to prepare and approve, within 10 days, the regulations governing the distribution of these funds. The criteria will include the level of competition, the number and ranking of medals, the nature of participation in individual or team events, and the allocation of monetary rewards for athletes, coaches, and other contributing specialists.
The Ministry of Finance has been directed to ensure proper financing in accordance with the order.
The initiative reflects the state’s continued support for sporting excellence and recognition of Azerbaijan’s athletes for their achievements on the international stage.
