Biography
Started: He began the sport at age 10 in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan. (Athlete, 17 Aug 2021)
Reason: "My mother was involved in athletics. The sport was popular in our area, everyone did it. And there were very good coaches in Sumqayit [in Azerbaijan] who passed on their love for athletics." (Athlete, 17 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (azernews.az, 17 Jul 2023)
Awards: In recognition of his bronze medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Order For Service to the Fatherland [third class] from the president of Azerbaijan. (president.az, 06 Sep 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 14, 1999
Place of ResidenceSUMQAYIT
OccupationAthlete
EducationAzerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Baku, AZE
Languages SpokenAzerbaijani, Russian, Turkish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Long Jump - T12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 7.03 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Long Jump - T12 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 7.30 |
| 3 | Long Jump - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 7.11 |
