OREANDA-NEWS. April 30, 2014. "AtaHolding" OJSC reports with great satisfaction that is the main sponsor of the 30th European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics to be held 13-15 June 2014 in Baku at the National Gymnastics Arena.

Vice Chairman of the Board of "AtaHolding" Rashad Rasullu reported pride in general sponsorship: "First of all i like to express our gratitude to the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation and personally to the president of the federation, First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, who have chosen us as the main partner for this important event.  Azerbaijan sphere of sport, as well as all areas experiencing a period of prosperity. Care and attention to the sport in the country exerted on the state level have created excellent conditions for successful performance of our athletes in international arenas.

Henceforth Azerbaijan with your athletes declares itself, raises high up our tricolor flag, voices anthem at all Olympic Games, World and European championships. Not coincidentally, the leading sports countries in the world do not hide their disappointment from rivalry with Azerbaijan. Along with this, our country has successfully acts as a host of international competitions. That is why the international federations, placing holding a competition for Azerbaijan, know up his impeccable conduct. European Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics that will be held in June in our country is a good example. Exactly what previously Azerbaijan 2 times successfully hosted a similar tournament, was the result of the fact that once again the strongest gymnasts of the continent will gather in Baku. We only feel a sense of pride from the fact that of "AtaHolding" is the general sponsor of the championship. Sure that the Azerbaijani sports fans will witness a busy and interesting rivalry in the championship. "

According R.Rasullu, as in all sports and gymnastics Azerbaijan is among the favorites of Europe and the world, "Of course, it's not without a reason. After the election in 2002, the First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, head of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation in this sport was very lively. Our country began to host the World and European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics . XXX European Championship which will be held at the general sponsorship of "AtaHolding" attract the attention of the world gymnastics to Baku. Competition, which will be attended by 33 countries, will take place in unique in its architecture, the new National Gymnastics Arena. We sure that our gymnasts who rejoiced our people with their medals at previous competitions in Baku,  this time will also demonstrate their ability to win awards for the team. We wish all our athletes success and encourage fans to support them during the competition . OJSC "AtaHolding" always together with our athletes and fans!"

Note that  "AtaHolding" since its inception seeks to contribute to the development of sports in the country.  OJSC "AtaHolding" from 2007 is the general sponsor of the International Hockey Federation and  since 2008 the general sponsor of the International Wrestling Federation.

OJSC "AtaHolding" also supports the club "AtaSport."  In this club there are sections in field hockey, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling and women's wrestling. Professional athletes of the club became winners of the Olympic Games, European and World Championships and different prestigious international tournaments.