The activities of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the field of sport
Mindful of the youngsters’ all-round development, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation is
conducting various projects to promote sports among the younger generation and to bring them
up with ‘a sound mind in a sound body’.
Gymnasiums and football grounds are provided in all secondary schools and preschool
institutions constructed on the Foundation’s initiative, and mini-stadiums and areas equipped
with sport facilities are created in newly laid out facilities. These activities are augmented by a
set of visual aids and publications issued by the Foundation.
The Second Chess Tournament, also known as The President Cup, was arranged in Baku
in May 2007 to commemorate the recognized national leader Heydar Aliyev. This event was
followed by the Third International Chess Festival in May 2008, attended by International
Grand Masters and recognized figures in chess from all over the world.
Medal winners in the Olympic Games and Paralympics held during the period of
Azerbaijan’s independence have been entitled to the Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s scholarships
and diplomas.
On October 30, 2011, a chess school built on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation was launched in the town of Ujar. 240 pupils can play chess at a time in the large
room of the school.
On May 9, 2012, a modern sport complex in Zira settlement and on September 13 a new
stadium was opened in Bina settlement, both built with the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation.
The chess school in Goychay District has been renovated with the support of the
Foundation in 2012.
The Heydar Aliyev Foundation financially assisted the reconstruction of the Pilar football
stadium in the Goa state of India.