Azerbaijani para powerlifter Rasul Zakiyev drew attention with his strong performance at the World Championships, which began today in Cairo, Egypt.
Idman.Biz reports that the 19-year-old athlete, competing in the 88 kg weight category, achieved a total of 343 kg across three lifts, earning a bronze medal.
Azerbaijan’s national team is also represented in the tournament by Parvin Mammadov (49 kg), Jeyhun Mahmudov (59 kg), Ilhamiz Karimov (107 kg), Zahra Dadashova (61 kg), and Leyla Karimova (79 kg).
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Members of the Azerbaijani para powerlifting team will compete today at the World Championship kicking off in Cairo, Egypt.
According to Idman.Biz, citing the National Paralympic Committee, reports that Azerbaijan will be represented by six athletes in the tournament.
The national team lineup includes Parvin Mammadov (49 kg), Jeyhun Mahmudov (59 kg), Rasul Zakiyev (88 kg), Ilhamiz Karimov (107 kg), Zahra Dadashova (61 kg), and Leyla Karimova (79 kg), who will test their strength in their respective weight categories.
