OREANDA-NEWS. August 21, 2009. The Azerbaijani Federation on Air and Extreme Sports (Fairex) intends to engage actively in development of extreme types of sport in the country.

President of Fairex Hussein Bagirov reported, the lack of development of extreme kinds of sport in Azerbaijan is linked with absence of necessary equipment for this purpose.

"However, now we are engaged in this issue - buy motor cycles, parachutes, delta planes and other necessary technique. 10 new modern parachutes are already purchased, however, there are not specialists, knowing how to handle them. With this purpose, we invited a coach for teaching,” H.Bagirov said.

According to him, the  base of Federation is being built between Sumgait and Baku at present as well.

"The base will be located on the shore of sea that will promote development of underwater types of extreme sport.

To that end, Sportsmen, about 100 persons as well as specialists, responsible for safety and teaching are needed,” H.Bagirov added.