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Laman Ismayilova

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The new season has started in the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup, Azernews reports. Two matches were organized on the first match day of the 1/8 finals.

"NTD BH" secured a victory over "Lankaran" with a score of 87:73. The game took place at Lankaran Olympic Sports Complex.

Meanwhile, the match between "Guba" and "Absheron" played at the Olympic Sports Complex ended with the hosts winning 96:94.

Founded in 1992, the Azerbaijani Basketball Federation (ABF) has played a major role in the development of basketball in the country.

In 1994, ABF became a full member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) making it possible for national basketball teams to join international competitions.

In 1995, Azerbaijan won an international basketball match held in Baku.

In 2006, men's basketball ranked first at the FIBA European Development Cup in Albania.

Four years later, the national team became first at Novruz- 2010 International basketball tournament.

Azerbaijani basketball players also grabbed two medals at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games.

The team won one gold and one silver medal for Azerbaijan.

Basketball in Azerbaijan will continue to grow and improve, attracting more sports fans.