List of flag bearers for Azerbaijan at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Azerbaijan at the Olympics
IOC code	AZE
NOC	National Olympic Committee of the Azerbaijani Republic
Website
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 9 16 31 56
Summer appearances
1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winter appearances
1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018
Other related appearances
Russian Empire (1900–1912)  Soviet Union (1952–1988)  Unified Team (1992)

The Azerbaijani team at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Imagine a huge parade where athletes from all over the world march together! At the very front of each country's team, one special athlete carries their national flag. This person is called a flag bearer. It's a big honor to be chosen for this role. Flag bearers lead their team during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. They represent their country's spirit and pride.

This page lists the amazing athletes who have been flag bearers for Azerbaijan at the Olympics.

Azerbaijan's Olympic Flag Bearers

What Does a Flag Bearer Do?

A flag bearer is an athlete chosen to carry their country's flag. They lead their team into the stadium. This happens during the exciting opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. It's a moment of great pride for the athlete and their nation. It shows the world who they are and where they come from.

Azerbaijani Flag Bearers Through the Years

Azerbaijan first competed as an independent nation in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Since then, many talented athletes have had the honor of carrying their country's flag. Sometimes, an official from the team carries the flag instead of an athlete.

Here is a list of the flag bearers for Azerbaijan at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games:

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Abanderados azeríes de los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• Azerbaijan at the Olympics