Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2012. (Athlete, 04 Jun 2019)
Reason: "It was very interesting to me, so I chose powerlifting." (Athlete, 04 Jun 2019)
Milestones: At the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo she became the first female powerlifter representing Uzbekistan to win a Paralympic medal when she claimed silver in the women's 61kg category. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024)
Awards: She was named Para Athlete of the Year at the 2018 National Sports Awards in Uzbekistan. (olympic.uz, 29 Dec 2018)
She has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Uzbekistan. (Athlete, 04 Jun 2019)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She has worked as a clothing designer. (Athlete, 04 Jun 2019)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Farhod Umirzakov has represented Uzbekistan in Para powerlifting, including at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. He also won silver in the 97kg category at the 2023 World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (SportsDeskOnline, 25 Mar 2024; World Para Powerlifting Instagram profile, 28 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 12, 1994
OccupationAthlete
EducationUzbek State University of Physical Culture and Sport, Chirchiq, UZB
Languages SpokenRussian, Uzbek
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Women's 61kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 130 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Women's 61kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 125 |
| 3 | -55kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 113.0 |
| 5 | Women's 61kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 117 |
