Heydar Aliyev Sport & Exhibition Complex
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The Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex is the main exhibition space of Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...

, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...

. It is located on Tbilisi Avenue between the Hyatt and Europa Hotels. Since its opening in 1990, it was held about 40 international competitions in different kinds of sports. The facility seats 7,800 people and being the largest sports facilities in the Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...

, the complex offers all the necessary conditions for major international competitions. It has been selected to host the Third Eurovision Dance Contest , which has been postponed to an unknown date.

Notable sporting events

  • 2007
    2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
    The 23rd Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships were held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 29 June to 1 July 2007.- Individual all-around :- Clubs :- Hoop :- Ribbon :- Rope :-References:*...

     and 2009 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
    2009 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
    The 25th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships was opened on May 15, 2009 in Baku, Azerbaijan in the Heydar Aliyev Sports-Concert Complex and ended on May 17. 186 gymnasts from 32 countries were scheduled to participate....

  • 2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
    2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
    XXVII World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were held in Baku the capital of Azerbaijan, October 3rd - 10th 2005 at the Heydar Aliyev Sport Concert Complex.-Medal Table:-Individual All-Around:-Groups All-Around:-Groups 5 Ribbons:...

  • 2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships
    2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships
    The 2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships were held at the Heydar Aliyev Sport & Exhibition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event took place from September 17 to September 23, 2007.-Medal table:-Team ranking:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:...

  • 2007 European Taekwondo Championships
  • 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships
    2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships
    The 2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships was held at the Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan from September 22, 2011 to October 10, 2011....

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