The official flame of the inaugural European Games was today welcomed to Goygol by hundreds of local residents.

At the symbolic gate of the European Games in the region, the flame was accepted by local teacher Tahmina Aliyeva.

Ten torchbearers then started their route and carried the flame into Heydar Aliyev Center to the sound of wild applause.

Local teacher Vugar Ibrahimov lit the flame of the European Games. The flame was then transferred to a commemorative lamp that will remain on display in the city until the Closing Ceremony of the Games.

The flame then continued its journey to the next destination, Ganja.