January 27, 2025
Another victory of the Azerbaijani team at the World Snow Polo competitions
Azerbaijan’s team Land of Fire gained another victory in the 40 th World Cup for Snow Polo held in the city of St. Moritz during January 24 to 26.
Joining the competition with the organizational support from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Equestrian Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the team Land of Fire competed at the finale against Switzerland’s team The Kusnacht Practice, securing the 2 nd place cup for the team. The Azerbaijani team won the World Cup for Snow Polo twice in St. Moritz, in 2022 and 2023. Over the course of the competitions, an Azerbaijani pavilion organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation functioned.
At the Azerbaijani pavilion, visitors had a chance to become familiar with photo and videomaterials in the publication “Azerbaijan. Inspired by Nature” by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, as well as with various exhibitions related to the game Chovkan.
At the pavilion were also showcased various national brands of Azerbaijan – products of Khurjun with its national sweets, Meysari, which keeps the traditions of ancient vine- growing and wine-making alive, as well as products of MEIVI and I Love Baku.
The Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan organized virtual travels for visitors to sightseeing of Azerbaijan, while Azergold OJSC showcased golden and silver coins.