European-Azerbaijan success vital for successful event: organisers (Reuters)
By Tom Hayward BAKU, June 14 (Reuters) – Hosts Azerbaijan’s seven medals on day one of the European Games was the highest return for any nation and their early triumph is vital for delivering a successful event, Baku 2015 chief operating officer Simon Clegg said on Sunday. On the shores of the Caspian Sea, and with a vociferous home crowd roaring them on, the Azeris won three gold medals, one silver and three bronze in an impressive start to the competition. The hosts trail only Switzerland, who have also won three golds but more silver medals.