2 October 2025 10:41 (UTC+04:00)Laman Ismayilova Read moreEight sports competitions are scheduled for October 2 as part of the third CIS Games in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. In Yevlakh, boxing events will be held, while archery competitions will take place in Khankandi. 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.