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Leyla Karimova

Azerbaijan · Azerbaijani · Para powerlifter and Next Gen world champion · Para powerlifting, over 86 kg / up to 73 kg
Azerbaijani para powerlifter and gold medallist in youth competition.
Date of birth
2 November 2004
Age
22
Country
Azerbaijan
Nationality
Azerbaijani
Field
Para powerlifter and Next Gen world champion
Disciplines
Para powerlifting, over 86 kg / up to 73 kg

Information

Leyla Karimova won two Next Gen gold medals in the over 86 kg category at the Dubai 2023 World Championships. She later appeared in the Tbilisi 2025 World Cup at 73 kg.

Two Next Gen world gold medals in 2023

Karimova won the Best Lift and Total Next Gen golds at Dubai 2023, with 78 kg and 148 kg respectively. At Tbilisi 2025 she recorded an open-category result in a different weight class without a senior medal. Her 2023 and 2025 records share the same official athlete identifier.

Key achievements

  • Dubai 2023 Rookie & Next Gen World Championships, over 86 kg: Next Gen gold Best Lift (78 kg).
  • Dubai 2023 Next Gen World Championships: gold Total (148 kg).
  • Azerbaijan NPC reported a junior European record connected to the Dubai 2023 result.
  • Tbilisi 2025 World Cup, 73 kg: fourth in Best Lift (71 kg).
  • Tbilisi 2025 World Cup: fifth in Total (71 kg); no senior medal.

Event suitability

Women in sport forums, youth para sport education, inclusive fitness events and athlete interviews.

Commercial opportunities

Potential youth sport campaigns, inclusion partnerships and educational appearances, pending athlete approval.

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