A total of 246 sets of medals will be contested in 23 sports disciplines across seven cities at the 3rd CIS Games to be held in Azerbaijan from September 28 to October 8 this year.According to Baku City Circuit, swimming will offer the largest number of medals (40 sets). Winners and most valuable players (MVP) will also be selected in team sports - football, volleyball, 3x3 basketball and chovgan.
Events will be held in Mingachevir, Ganja, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, Yevlakh, and Khankendi. The competitions will be held across 12 sports venues.
Athletes, official representatives from CIS and the guest countries are expected to participate in the Games.