"Hundreds of international sports competitions have been held in Azerbaijan, and even more are expected next year. In particular, I would like to highlight the Ski World Cup, which Azerbaijan will host for the first time. This will be the first World Cup-level event held in Gusar at the Shahdagh Ski Resort since its establishment. This places Azerbaijan and Shahdagh on the international ski calendar. The number of host countries for such events is quite limited, and Azerbaijan’s inclusion among them is a major achievement," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President of the National Olympic Committee, Ilham Aliyev, said at the ceremony dedicated to the results of sports in 2025 held on December 26, APA reports.
"The Shahdagh Tourism Ski Center continues to develop year by year, with new tracks and slopes being put into operation annually. I am confident that the total length of the tracks will exceed 50 kilometers within the next year or two, reaching approximately 55 kilometers. Future expansion plans are also under consideration. Today, Shahdagh is the most developed ski center in our region. Its infrastructure, the number of hotels, and future plans - already attracting strong interest from the private sector - have created thousands of jobs in the region. Not only the Shahdagh Ski Center benefits from this development, but also surrounding villages and cities, as many local residents are involved in the tourism sector," President noted.
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