Baku 2015 European Games is delighted by the response received from local and international
media expressing an interest in covering this summer’s inaugural event.
When the accreditation process closed earlier this month, more than 1,300 journalists (excluding
broadcasters) had applied to cover the event, and those applications will be processed in the coming
weeks. This is an unprecedented number of applications for an event taking place in Azerbaijan.
Mr Simon Clegg, Chief Operating Officer of Baku 2015, said today: "The response has been quite
amazing and it reinforces the fact that the first ever European Games is one of the most exciting
and important additions to the global sporting calendar in more than 50 years.
"The accreditation system will be conducted under the spirit set down by the International Olympic
Committee in the Olympic Charter, which has been adopted by the European Olympic Committees.
"I can also confirm that all accreditations will act as visas into Azerbaijan and will provide access up
to 30 days before the Opening Ceremony and up to 60 days after the Closing Ceremony. Accredited
media, the European Games family, and all those visiting the Games will be most welcome in
Azerbaijan to attend this fantastic event which will showcase this young and dynamic country."
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