One of the main directions of our policy is to educate young people in a healthy spirit and in the spirit of patriotism, so that they grow up loving their Motherland and are well educated, ensuring the permanent and sustainable development of our country, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the event dedicated to 2025 sports results, APA reports.
"The key factor here is the atmosphere in our society, which is very positive. Our people demonstrate great solidarity and patriotism, and the events of recent years are further proof of this. The physical fitness and moral integrity of young people should form a unity. Only under such conditions can the country develop successfully. Sport plays a tremendous role in educating the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism," said the head of state.
President Ilham Aliyev noted that every time our athletes raise the National Flag at international competitions, each of us feels a sense of pride.
"Over the past five years, our flag has been raised in international arenas as the flag of a victorious country. I am confident that athletes also feel this when they compete internationally. They sense the attitude toward our country and our people, and when they step onto sports grounds and arenas, they do so with a natural sense of pride. At the same time, the glorious Victory we achieved five years ago has significantly increased the responsibility of athletes, as they compete as representatives of a victorious nation," Azerbaijani President emphasized.