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Fireworks erupt over the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Baku 2015 European Games at the National Stadium on June 12, 2015
Up to 490 athletes 'took meldonium at European Games in Baku'
Up to 490 athletes may have been taking meldonium during the 2015 European Games in Baku, a study reveals.
Mar 9, 17:15
 Flagbearer and boxer, Nicola Adams of Great Britain leads her team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Baku 2015 European Games at the National Stadium on June 12, 2015
Great Britain finish third in European Games medals table
Great Britain finish third in the medals table at the European Games, behind Russia and Azerbaijan.
Jun 28, 13:54
 Performers depict the national flag of Azerbaijan during the Opening Ceremony for the Baku 2015 European Games at the National Stadium on June 12, 2015
Russia dominate inaugural European Games with 79 gold medals
Russian Federation dominate the first European Games with 79 gold medals.
Jun 28, 13:34
 A general view of the Baku Olympic Stadium
Danish flag bearer Line Kjaersfeldt 'never doubted badminton gold' in Baku
Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt was confident of gold despite trailing to Belgium's Lianne Tan in the women's badminton singles final in Baku.
Jun 28, 12:11
 A general view of the Baku Olympic Stadium
Azerbaijani official 'threatened journalist' who fled to Germany
An Azerbaijani official allegedly threatened a journalist in the build up to the European Games, with the writer fleeing to Germany as a result.
Jun 28, 10:33
 Azad Rahimov, Minister of Sports for Azebaijan talks to the athletes during the arrival of the Torch for the Athletes Welcome Ceremony in the athletes village ahead of the start of the 1st European Games on June 11, 2015
Azeri minister of sport: 'European Games puts Baku on world map'
Azerbaijan minister for youth and sport Azad Rahimov says that the European Games has put the country on the European and world map.
Jun 28, 09:45
 Gold medalist Henk Grol of the Netherlands stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's Judo -100kg during day fifteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Heydar Aliyev Arena on June 27, 2015
Judo gold medal winner Henk Grol: 'I'm delighted to be back on top of podium'
Judo gold medal winner Henk Grol says that he feels "fantastic" to be on the top of the podium after victory in the -100kg final at the European Games.
Jun 28, 08:43
 Gold medalist Emilie Andeol of France stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women's Judo +78kg on day fifteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Heydar Aliyev Arena on June 27, 2015
France's Emilie Andeol: 'I didn't expect European Games judo gold'
France's Emilie Andeol says that she was surprised to win the women's +78kg judo gold medal at the European Games.
Jun 28, 08:23
Alessio Foconi of Italy celebrates victory over Timur Arslanov of Russia in the Men's Fencing Individual Foil Final during day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Crystal Hall on June 25, 2015
Italy fencer: 'Team foil loss to Great Britain disappointing'
Fencer Alessio Foconi says that Italy are disappointed with their men's team foil final loss to Great Britain at the European Games.
Jun 28, 07:57
 Richard Kruse of Great Britain reacts during the Men's Fencing Individual Foil Round of 32 match against Jean-Paul Tony Helissey of France on day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Crystal Hall on June 25, 2015
Richard Kruse: 'European Games gold perfect training for World Championships'
Great Britain fencer Richard Kruse believes that the men's team foil gold at the European Games was perfect training for the World Championships next month.
Jun 28, 07:34
 Katie Taylor of Ireland celebrates defeating Sofya Ochigava of Russia to win gold during the women's boxing Lightweight final of the 2012 London Olympic Games at the ExCel Arena August 9, 2012
Katie Taylor: 'I struggled to win European Games boxing gold'
Ireland's Katie Taylor says that she felt tired during her women's lightweight boxing victory at the European Games in Baku.
Jun 28, 07:15
 A general view of the Baku Olympic Stadium
UN: 'Azerbaijan human rights record undermines European Games hosting'
The UN Human Rights Council says that Azerbaijan's human rights record undermines their hosting of the European Games.
Jun 28, 06:50
 Team GB's Nicola Adams celebrates after confirming her place in the semi-finals of the European Games with victory over Stoyka Petova on June 22, 2015
Nicola Adams: 'I can carry on until 2020
Nicola Adams says that she could carry on until the 2020 Olympics following her European Games gold medal.
Jun 28, 06:24
 Fireworks erupt over the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Baku 2015 European Games at the National Stadium on June 12, 2015
Manchester 'interested in bidding for 2023 European Games'
The 2023 European Games could be hosted by Manchester, according to European Olympic Committee president Patrick Hickey.
Jun 28, 05:19
 Gold medalist Adam Okruashvili of Georgia stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's Judo +100kg on day fifteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Heydar Aliyev Arena on June 27, 2015
Georgia's Adam Okruashvili: "I'm very happy with judo gold"
Judo gold medal winner Adam Okruashvili, from Georgia, insists that he did not feel pressure during his gold-medal match against Israel's Or Sasson.
Jun 27, 19:02
A general view of the Baku Olympic Stadium
Azerbaijan chef de mission: 'Baku can host Olympics after Euro Games success'
Azerbaijan chef de mission Konul Nurullayeva says that Baku can host the Olympic Games after a successful European Games.
Jun 27, 18:51
 Simon Clegg, the British Olympic Team Chef de Mission pictured at a press conference held during the Team GB Kitting Out at the NEC on July 3, 2008
Simon Clegg: 'European Games closing ceremony will be spectacular'
European Games chief operating officer Simon Clegg says that the closing ceremony on Sunday evening will be "spectacular".
Jun 27, 18:39
 Team GB swimmer Emma Cain in action at the European Games on June 24, 2015
Emma Cain "thrilled" by Baku display
Team GB's Emma Cain tells Sports Mole that she is "thrilled" with her performance in the final of the women's 100m breaststroke final at the European Games.
Jun 27, 15:15
 Team GB swimmer Layla Black in action during the women's 50m breaststroke at the European Games on June 23, 2015
Team GB swimmer Layla Black "upset" over "bad" finish
Team GB swimmer Layla Black admits that she needs to work on her finish, having narrowly missed out on a medal in the women's 100m breaststroke final in Baku.
Jun 27, 14:52
 Frazer Chamberlain of Team GB during the Team GB kitting out ahead of Baku 2015 European Games on May 26, 2015
Team GB's Frazer Chamberlain: "I let everybody down"
Frazer Chamberlain insists that competing at the inaugural European Games was an "amazing experience", but one that was tinged with real disappointment.
Jun 27, 12:37
 Pablo Abian of Spain competes in the Men's Singles semi final against Kestutsis Navickas of Lithuainia during day fifteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at at Baku Sports Hall on June 27, 2015
Spanish gold medal hopeful Pablo Abian: I had to recover from "stupid mistake"
Pablo Abian admits that he had to 'change his mindset' following a costly error in the first set of his semi-final against Kestutis Navickas.
Jun 27, 12:19
 Gasan Gimbatov of Russia in the Men's Boxing Super Heavyweight (+91kg) Final during day fourteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Crystal Hall on June 26, 2015
Russian boxer Gasan Gimbatov makes "full recovery" after hospitalisation
Gasan Gimbatov has made a "full recovery" from the blow suffered against Joe Joyce in Friday's super-heavyweight bout, according to Baku 2015 chief Simon Clegg.
Jun 27, 11:33
 Gemma Gibbons of England reacts after defeat in the Women’s -78kg Judo gold medal final against Natalie Powell of Wales at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Precinct during day three of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 26, 2014
Team GB judoka Gemma Gibbons 'really frustrated' by defeat in Baku
Team GB judoka Gemma Gibbons admits that she is 'really frustrated' by her second-round defeat at the European Games in Baku.
Jun 27, 11:28
 Chloe Magee (R) and Sam Magee of Ireland compete against Samuel Cali and Fiorella Marie Sadowski of Malta in the Badminton Mixed Doubles Group A match during day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Baku Sports Hall on June 25, 2015
Ireland's Sam Magee "over the moon" with Baku bronze
Ireland's Sam Magee insists that he is "over the moon" with his Baku 2015 bronze medal, due to the fact that he was a major injury doubt heading into the competition.
Jun 27, 10:31
 Chaltu Beji of Azerbaiajn clears the water jump during the Women's 3000 metres steeplechase on day nine of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Olympic Stadium on June 21, 2015
Azerbaijani athlete Chaltu Beji suspended for failing drugs test
Home athlete Chaltu Beji is handed a suspension for failing a drugs test at the European Games.
Jun 27, 10:01
 Chloe Magee (R) and Sam Magee of Ireland compete against Samuel Cali and Fiorella Marie Sadowski of Malta in the Badminton Mixed Doubles Group A match during day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Baku Sports Hall on June 25, 2015
Ireland's Chloe Magee 'gutted' by mixed doubles semi-final defeat
Ireland's Chloe Magee admits that is "very disappointing" to lose out to France in the badminton mixed doubles semi-final in Baku.
Jun 27, 09:44
 A general view of the Baku Olympic Stadium
Belgian badminton ace Lianne Tan hails "best moment" of career
Lianne Tan claims that she now has "nothing to lose" when taking on Line Kjaersfeldt in the women's badminton gold-medal final on Sunday morning.
Jun 27, 09:15
 Ilham Zakiyev (white) of Azerbaijan celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's Visually Impaired gold medal match against Pominov Oleksandr (blue) of Russia during day fourteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Heydar Aliyev Arena on June 26, 201
Ilham Zakiyev: "I promised the president I would win"
Ilham Zakiyev, an Azerbaijani judo champion at the European Games in Baku, reveals that he had promised his country's president he would win gold.
Jun 27, 07:54
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Mission complete for ex-soldier Ilham Zakiyev
Ilham Zakiyev says that he has completed both of his missions after winning gold for Azerbaijan in the blind +90kg judo event at the European Games.
Jun 26, 20:01
 Tony Yoka of France (red) and Joe Joyce of Great Britian (blue) compete in the Men's Super Heavyweight +91kg semi final bout during day thirteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Crystal Hall on June 25, 2015
Joe Joyce sends Russian Gasan Gimbatov to hospital after gold medal win
Russian super-heavyweight Gasan Gimbatov misses the reception of his silver medal after being sent to hospital following his defeat to Joe Joyce in Baku.
Jun 26, 17:54
 Team GB boxer Joe Joyce celebrates following his win over Moldova's Alexei Zavatin at the European Games in Baku on June 20, 2015
Joe Joyce: 'It was a great moment'
Sports Mole speaks to Team GB boxer Joe Joyce after the super-heavyweight claimed gold at the 2015 European Games.
Jun 26, 17:07
 Luke Greenbank poses with his gold medal after winning the men's 200m backstroke at the European Games on June 26, 2015
Darcy Deakin: Luke Greenbank gold "well deserved"
Great Britain's Darcy Deakin insists that Luke Greenbank's gold medal success at Baku 2015 was "well deserved".
Jun 26, 16:59
 Team GB boxer Joe Joyce celebrates following his win over Moldova's Alexei Zavatin at the European Games in Baku on June 20, 2015
Anthony Fowler hails "special" gold medal-winning performance by Joe Joyce
Anthony Fowler leads the tributes for European Games super-heavyweight champion Joe Joyce, who took gold in Baku this afternoon by beating Gasan Gimbatov.
Jun 26, 16:47
 Team GB boxer Josh Kelly in action at the European Games on June 23, 2015
British boxer Josh Kelly: "I gave it my all"
Josh Kelly vows to take his Baku 2015 semi-final defeat to Parviz Baghirov "on the chin" in order to bounce back in upcoming events.
Jun 26, 16:18
 Team GB swimmer Holly Hibbott in action in the women's 200m freestyle at the European Games on June 26, 2015
Holly Hibbott "disappointed" with performance in women's 200m freestyle final
Great Britain's Holly Hibbott tells Sports Mole that she is "disappointed" with her performance in the final of the women's 200m freestyle at the European Games.
Jun 26, 15:12
 Camilla Batini of Italy (L) and Anna Sivkova of Russia compete in the Women's Fencing Team Epee Bronze Final during day fourteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at Crystal Hall on June 26, 2015
Russian Federation epee team boss upset by bronze-medal performance
Maria Mazina admits to being "very sad" about Russian Federation's performance in the epee event at Baku 2015.
Jun 26, 14:23
 Katie Taylor of Ireland celebrates defeating Sofya Ochigava of Russia to win gold during the women's boxing Lightweight final of the 2012 London Olympic Games at the ExCel Arena August 9, 2012
Ireland's Katie Taylor expecting "tough" Estelle Mossely fight
Katie Taylor acknowledges that if she is to claim gold at the European Games then she must produce her best showing in order to overcome Estelle Mossely.
Jun 26, 14:03
 Gemma Howell of Great Britain (white) reacts as Mia Hermansson of Sweden (blue) celebrates victory in the Women's Judo -63kg elimination round of 16 contest during day fourteen of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Heydar Aliyev Arena on June 26, 2015
Mia Hermansson: 'I feel bad for Great Britain's Gemma Howell'
Sweden's Mia Hermansson offers sympathy to Great Britain's Gemma Howell following her disappointing penalty exit at the European Games.
Jun 26, 13:50
 Sally Conway of Scotland celebrates winning the Women's -70kg Bronze Medal Contest against Sunibala Huidrom on July 25, 2014
Team GB's Sally Conway remains upbeat on Rio 2016 chances
Sally Conway remains in a positive mood following her European Games exit at the hands of Hungary's Szabina Gercsak.
Jun 26, 13:32
 Abdulkadir Abdullayev of Azerbaijan (red) and Paul Omba Biongolo of France compete in the Men's Heavy Weight (91kg) Quarterfinal bout during day eleven of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Crystal Hall on June 23, 2015
Home boxer Abdulkadir Abdullayev: 'Crowd gave me strength to win semi-final'
Abdulkadir Abdullayev admits that he found life "tough" in today's heavyweight semi-final clash against Saddam Magomedov, but is grateful to have got the job done.
Jun 26, 13:17
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