Dursadaf Karimova

Awards: In recognition of the gold medal she won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, she received the Order for Service to the Fatherland [first class] in Azerbaijan. (president.az, 06 Sep 2021) Additional Info: FAMILY FACTOR She and her sister Khanim Huseynova both won gold medals in judo at the 2020 Paralympic Games. Khanim's event took place the day before Dursadaf's. "My sister and I lived in the same room. I cried with joy when she became a Paralympic champion. Clutching her medal in her hand, she slept like that until morning. Khanim's victory motivated me a lot. I wanted to please my mother just like she did." (media.az, 01 Sep 2021)

Sporting Relatives: Her sister Khanim Huseynova has represented Azerbaijan in Para judo and won a gold medal in the 63kg category at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 28 Jun 2023; media.az, 01 Sep 2021)