Mr Huseynov is best-known for his work with charities, and for promotion of healthy lifestyles through his television shows. He has been a competitive swimmer for the past 13 years, and is also an avid chess player. 

With the addition of Mr Huseynov, Baku 2015 now has a total of 15 Celebrity Ambassadors drawn from the world of music, television and entertainment.

Mr Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports and Chief Executive Officer of Baku 2015, said: "I am delighted to welcome Nuran as Baku 2015’s latest Celebrity Ambassador. Nuran is a well-known television personality in Azerbaijan, and is known for sharing inspirational messages with his many fans. 

"As a Celebrity Ambassador, he will be able to spread the values of Baku 2015. Nuran is a true role model, and a perfect fit for the Baku 2015 team.”

Mr Huseynov joins singers Tunzala Aghayeva, Roya, Miri Yusif, Eurovision winners Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal, comedians Bahram Baghirzade, Rafael and Joshqun, and Tahir and Jabir Imanov, and musician DJ Shock, as well as well-known presenters Murad Dadashov, Ilkin Hasani and Azer Garib.

Mr Huseynov said: "I am very proud to have been nominated as a Celebrity Ambassador for the first European Games. Sport has always inspired me, and I believe it helps to bring people together and encourages healthy living.

"Part of life is overcoming challenges, and athletes live every day of their lives with commitment and dedication. I will be working to involve young people in sport and promoting the opportunities and inclusion that taking part can bring.”

The Celebrity Ambassadors programme allows Baku 2015 to reach a range of audiences in Azerbaijan and Europe, using the celebrities’ star appeal and popularity to share messages about the first European Games.

Participants help to promote the Games by visiting venues, taking part in countdown events, supporting campaigns, and using their own social media channels to reach millions of followers.

Baku 2015 is the first ever European Games, an exciting and innovative multi-sport event for the continent which will take place from 12 – 28 June 2015.

There will be a total of 20 sports at Baku 2015: 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports. More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.

Twelve of the sports will offer qualification opportunities for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Those sports include Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Baku was awarded the Games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012. The Baku European Games Operations Committee (BEGOC) will organise and run the Games in cooperation with the EOC.