Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

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Highlights

Azerbaijan made their Paralympic Games debut in 1996 in Atlanta, where they had just two athletes entered in athletics and powerlifting. Of the four Games in which they have participated, 2008 was their most successful when they won 10 medals. All-time, Azerbaijan have won 15 medals, all of which were in athletics, shooting and judo. Their gold medallists are judoka lham ZAKIYEV (2004, 2008), long jumper Oleg PANYTUIN (2004) and shot putter Olokhan MUSAYEV (2008).

 

Anthem: Title

Azerbaijan Marsi (March of Azerbaijan)

Anthem: Year of Induction

1992

Anthem: Composer

Music Uzeir GADJIBECOV, words Ahmed JAVAD.

Official NPC name

Azerbaijan

NPC President's name

Mr. Ilgar RAHIMOV

NPC General Secretary's name

Mr. Afig SULEYMANOV

Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games

1996

Number of appearances in Paralympic Games

5, including London 2012

Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances

Medals per sport        
Sport Gold Silver Bronze Total
Athletics 2 2 4 8
Judo 2 2 1 5
Shooting 0 1 1 2
Total 4 5 6 15
 
Medals per year        
Year Gold Silver Bronze Total
1996 0 0 0 0
2000 0 1 0 1
2004 2 1 1 4
2008 2 3 5 10
Total 4 5 6 15
 


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