The opening ceremony of the World Minifootball Championship was held at the National Gymnastics Arena.

Axar.az reports that first, Honored Artist Sabina Babayeva, who represented Azerbaijan at the 57th Eurovision Song Contest held in Baku in 2012, sang the National Anthem.

Then, patriotic compositions were demonstrated.

The famous French freestyler and world champion in this sport, Arnaud Garnier, showed various tricks with the ball.

Turkish pop star Aleyna Tilki and People's Artist of Azerbaijan Aygun Kazimova performed their favorite songs.

Finally, the official mascot of the tournament, Maralzade, took the stage.