BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 3. The Baku Marathon
turns the city into a vibrant, dynamic platform of unity and
energy, Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov said, Trend reports.
He noted that at first glance Eurovision and the Baku Marathon
belong to different spheres — music and sport — but in essence they
have much more in common than it may seem.
“Eurovision is a stage where countries compete through music,
emotions, and show. The Baku Marathon is a course where people
overcome themselves, demonstrating endurance, willpower, and team
spirit. In both cases, not only victory matters, but also
participation itself, the atmosphere, and the unifying effect.
If Eurovision gathers millions of viewers in front of screens
and unites them through art, the Baku Marathon brings together
thousands of participants on the city’s streets, turning Baku into
a vibrant, dynamic platform of unity and energy.
What they have in common is their international scale, positive
agenda, and the idea of openness. In one case — through music and
culture, in the other — through sport and a healthy lifestyle,”
Gasimov said.
According to him, both events shape the country’s image as a
place where creativity, activity, and international interaction are
valued.
