29 September 2025 12:00 (UTC+04:00)Laman Ismayilova Read moreOn September 29, the 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan will feature competitions in eight sports, including the addition of four new disciplines to the program, Azernews reports. Volleyball games are scheduled for the Ganja Sports Palace, where the Azerbaijani women's national team will face Tajikistan at 18:30. Azerbaijan is hosting the third Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games from September 28 to October 8, 2025, marking a significant event in the region's sports calendar. This multi-sport competition brings together athletes from CIS member states and invited countries, aiming to promote friendship, cooperation, and athletic excellence. For the first time in the history of the CIS Games, competitions are being held across seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Mingachevir, Gabala, Shaki, Goygol, Yevlakh, and Khankandi.