The closing ceremony of mini football tournament dedicated to the 101st anniversary of National Leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, held between the main departments and departments of the Defense Ministry under the plan approved by the First Deputy Minister of Defense - Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, took place on Saturday, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.

The final game, held on May 10, determined the winner of the tournament.

The awarding ceremony commenced with commemorating the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids (Martyrs), who sacrificed their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.

First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev spoke about the life of the Great Leader, and highlighted his contribution to the army development. The Chief of the General Staff stressed that such events are important for improving the moral-psychological and physical training of the Azerbaijan Army’s personnel.

At the closing ceremony, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense congratulated the participants of the tournament.

Then the Chief of the General Staff presented the winning team with the Cup of the mini football tournament, dedicated to the 101st anniversary of National Leader of Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev.

In the end, the creative team of the Army Ideological and Cultural Center named after Hazi Aslanov l presented concert program.