Wrestling, taekwondo, and badminton were particularly strong areas for Azerbaijan, with the country's athletes dominating these events and securing the majority of the medals. Azerbaijan performed admirably in swimming and athletics, with athletes securing podium finishes. Azerbaijan is proudly hosting the third Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games from September 28 to October 8, 2025, marking a landmark event in the region's sports calendar. For the first time in the history of the CIS Games, the events are being held across seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Mingachevir, Gabala, Shaki, Goygol, Yevlakh, and Khankandi. A total of 1,624 athletes from 13 countries are participating in the CIS Games.