Biography
Started: She took up Para judo in 2021 after her vision deteriorated. "I started [non-Para] judo when I was 11 years old. I was in good health at that time. I didn't even think about the Paralympic Games." (azattyq-ruhy.kz, 26 Feb 2023; egemen.kz, 29 May 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (egemen.kz, 29 May 2022)
Milestones: She became the first female Para judoka representing Kazakhstan to win gold at the world championships when she claimed victory in the women's J2 -48kg category at the 2022 edition of the tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan. (SportsDeskOnline, 11 Jan 2024; aikyn.kz, 08 Nov 2022)
Awards: She was named Female Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan. (KAZ Para Judo Federation Instagram profile, 21 Dec 2023)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Madi Amangeldi has represented Kazakhstan in non-Para judo, including at the 2023 Asian Open in Kuwait. (Instagram profile, 18 Dec 2023; usajudo.com, 01 May 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 8, 1999
Place of ResidenceASTANA
Languages SpokenKazakh, Russian
CoachAnapin Aidyn [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -48 kg J2 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | -48 kg J2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
