The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic keeps focus on involvement of girls in sports.

The newly-opened handball section consisting of girls in Sharur region is one of the important steps taken in this direction. 4 trainers conduct trainings in the handball section in which schoolgirls totally more than 40 are involved. The trainers express that handball traditions exist in the Autonomous Republic for a long time. Now it is new generation’s turn to continue these traditions.
Girls in Sharur will be able to engage in artistic gymnastics as well. The trainings will be leaded by the trainer of artistic gymnastics section “Khatun” twice a week until the return of highly-skilled young gymnastics coach who attends trainings in Baku.

There was also established a swimming section involving girls. These newly established sections operate under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Author: Emil Samedov
Translator: Nubar Shahgeldiyeva