This victory marks a historic moment for Azerbaijan, as Oqtay Huseynov became the first swimmer in the country’s history to win a gold medal at the CIS Games.
Following his triumphant performance, the athlete shared his emotions:
“It’s an incredible feeling! My dream is to raise the flag of Azerbaijan and make our national anthem heard at every competition. I wish the best of luck to my teammates.
Thank you to everyone who supported me, and a special thanks to my coaches,” said Oqtay Huseynov.
