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Patrick Hickey impressed by European Games

European Olympic Committees President Patrick Hickey reveals that he has been impressed by the early days of the European Games.

President of the European Olympic Committees Patrick Hickey has claimed that the early stages of the European Games have been "remarkable" to experience.

Organisers of the Games in Baku have already revealed that they are keen to host the Olympics in the future, and Hickey has been impressed by the opening ceremony and the action over the first three days.

"It has been a remarkable debut for the European Games," Hickey said in a statement on Monday. "I am absolutely delighted with how the first two days of competition have gone.

"On Friday we saw an exceptional opening ceremony and the sport that has followed has been equally impressive.

"It is great to see the host nation Azerbaijan do so well early on. Athletes from every corner of Europe have arrived in Baku determined to become the first European Games champion but also to compete in a spirit of friendship and respect."

Around 6,000 athletes from 50 countries are in action until June 28.

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President of the EOC Patrick Hickey attends the medal ceremony at the Womens' Cross-country Mountain Bike Cycling during day one of the Baku 2015 European Games at Mountain Bike Velopark on June 13, 2015
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