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flag The 2025 CIS Games opened in Ganja, Azerbaijan, with athletes from 13 nations competing in four sports.

flag The III Commonwealth of Independent States Games began in Ganja, Azerbaijan, with an opening ceremony at the newly built Ganja City Stadium, marking the first time Azerbaijan hosted the event. flag President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyev attended, alongside officials from the CIS, as athletes from 13 nations paraded and competed in four sports: swimming, table tennis, chovgan, and clay pigeon shooting. flag Azerbaijani athletes won multiple medals, including gold in swimming and silver in table tennis and judo. flag The Games, which also honored war martyrs and showcased regional cooperation, are part of broader efforts to strengthen economic ties, infrastructure, and youth engagement across the CIS. flag Competitions continue across multiple cities, with the event concluding on October 8.

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