Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein attended the opening of the Baku 2015 European Olympic Games in Azerbaijan's capital Baku.

His Highness's participation comes in response to an invitation by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

The 2015 European Games, also known as Baku 2015 or Baku 2015 European Games, are the inaugural edition of the European Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes representing the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of Europe.

The event which will be held from 12 to 28 June will feature more than 6,000 athletes from 50 NOCs competing in 20 sports.