Cairo: Azerbaijani Para powerlifters will challenge for world titles and powerlifting glory at the World Championships, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt. Azerbaijan’s hopes will be pinned on six athletes, including Parvin Mammadov (49kg), Jeyhun Mahmudov (59kg), Rasul Zakiyev (88kg), Ilhamiz Karimov (107kg), Zahra Dadashova (61kg), and Leyla Karimova (79kg).
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event, which will run until October 18, is expected to draw about 800 athletes from over 73 nations. It also serves as part of the qualification pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.