Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2003 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019)
Reason: He initially took up powerlifting, but an injury to his left arm meant he switched to athletics. (bplondon2012.com, 08 Sep 2011)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (xalqqazeti.az, 10 Jul 2023)
Awards: He was flag bearer for Azerbaijan at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (gettyimages.co.jp, 24 Aug 2021)
In 2019 he received the Republic Medal on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Azerbaijan. (sportline.az, 11 Jul 2019)
In February 2016 he was presented with a Diploma of Honour by the president of Azerbaijan. (baku2017.com, 01 Mar 2017)
He was named as one of the 10 Best Para Athletes of 2012 by the National Paralympic Committee of Azerbaijan. (azertag.az, 30 Dec 2012)
Additional Info: FROM RUSSIA TO AZERBAIJAN
He was born in Derbent, Russian Federation. At age three, he moved with his parents and seven siblings to Azerbaijan and settled in Katekh village, near Balakan. (milli.az, 07 Jun 2018)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He served as an ambassador for the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. (bp.com, 29 Apr 2015)
Sporting Relatives: His son Haji has competed in athletics at national junior level. (milli.az, 07 Jun 2018)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 30, 1979
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenAzerbaijani, Russian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F55/56 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 13.49 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 40.93 |
| 4 | Men's Discus Throw F54/55/56 | 2012 | London, GBR | 41.77 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F55 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.89 |
| 7 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 37.92 |
| 9 | Men's Shot Put F54-56 | 2012 | London, GBR | 11.93 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Shot Put - F55 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.74 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 41.58 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 37.86 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F56/57 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 12.36 |
| 6 | Men's Shot Put F54-56 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 12.54 |
| 7 | Men's Discus Throw F54/55/56 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 37.08 |
