Ismayil Ismayilov appointed Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport

Working as vice-rector for long years at the University of State Physical Exercise and Sport Academy and the author of 35 research papers, Ismayilov has told APA that, he will do his best like in the previous times for the development of sport.

He said that he is not afraid of confronting difficulties in the new post.

"Now the main purpose is making all kinds of sport popular in the regions, organize courses in higher schools for preparation of sportsmen in future. It is long time that I have been working for Weight lifting Federation, but that does not mean that I will give preference to sport. I can already say as deputy sport minister that there is not any difference for me. With the help of coaches knowing problem we should achieve success and try to see the results."