In a landmark achievement for Azerbaijani sport, the national Chovken team has been crowned European champion for the first time in history. The triumph came at the European Chovken Championship, organized by the International Chovken Federation and held in Poland from June 5-7.
The Azerbaijani team delivered a commanding performance throughout the tournament, culminating in a decisive 6-2 victory over Malta in the final match. With this remarkable win, the team not only claimed the championship trophy but also marked a new chapter in the history of the ancient equestrian sport.
The tournament featured teams from six countries: Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and UK. Azerbaijan began their campaign on June 5 with an impressive 3-0 victory against Turkiye. In the semifinals, they maintained their dominance with a 4-0 win over Hungary, securing a place in the final.
The International Chovken Federation has also announced upcoming continental championships, with the Asian Championship set for early September in Uzbekistan, the African Championship later that month in Nigeria, and the South American Championship scheduled for November in Buenos Aires.