(ATR)The first-ever Azerbaijan minister of youth and sport, Rahimov is leading capital Baku towards the first European Games in June 2015 – and if successful, possibly a new Olympic bid.
The 50 NOCs of Europe are watching closely how the European Games unfold. The host for 2019 is still to be decided. Rahimov, 50, is a voluble and engaging advocate for the cause of sport in Azerbaijan.
2014 ranking: unranked
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The list spotlights 25 individuals who will have substantial influence on the Olympic Movement in the year ahead. The Golden 25 is compiled by the staff of Around the Rings, the world’s most experienced journalistic team dedicated to covering the Olympics.
The countdown from number 25 began December 20. The number-one position will be announced Jan 1, 2015.The Around the Rings Golden 25, now in its 19th year, is sponsored by EY.
The list spotlights 25 individuals who will have substantial influence on the Olympic Movement in the year ahead. The Golden 25 is compiled by the staff of Around the Rings, the world’s most experienced journalistic team dedicated to covering the Olympics.
The countdown from number 25 began December 20. The number-one position will be announced Jan 1, 2015.
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