Lamia Valiyeva is one of the rising stars of Paralympic athletics representing Azerbaijan. Born in 2002, she quickly emerged as one of the most talented young sprinters in the international Paralympic arena.

Her breakthrough moment came at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games where she won the bronze medal in sprint events, bringing international recognition to Azerbaijan’s Paralympic athletics program.

Valiyeva continues to compete at the highest level and represents the new generation of Paralympic athletes from Azerbaijan.

Basic identity

Full Name

Lamia Valiyeva

Category

Sport

Tier

Elite Paralympian

Field

Paralympic Athletics

Discipline

Sprint

Career status

Status

Active Elite

Career start

International competitions — late 2010s

Current role

One of the rising stars of Azerbaijan’s Paralympic athletics.

Personal information

Birthdate

21 April 2002

Birth place

Azerbaijan

Country

Azerbaijan

Nationality

Azerbaijani

Professional value

Key achievements

Paralympic Bronze Medal — Tokyo 2020

World Para Athletics medals

European Para Athletics medals

Event suitability

Youth inspiration programs

Women in sport events

Corporate motivation talks

Sport festivals

Brand ambassador campaigns