Expectations mount for the opening of the first edition of the European Games, to be held in Baku June 18 to 28. In the capital of Azerbaijan expects more than 6,000 athletes from 49 nations. The European Games provide competition for more than 220 events in 19 sports; among the most anticipated races there will be those for Athletics, to be held at the Baku National Stadium, a facility which can accommodate up to 68,000 spectators, with an athletics track with the Mondotrack surface.