Azerbaijan wins first medal at Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games

Azerbaijan won its first medal at the 16th Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020, Report mentions, referring to the National Paralympic Committee of Azerbaijan.

A national powerlifting team member Parvin Mammadov (49 kg), won a bronze medal in the 156 kg weight category.

“My joy knows no bounds. It was like a dream for me until yesterday. I am delighted that I was able to raise our flag in Tokyo. We suffered a lot with our coach. Thank God all this was not in vain,” said Mammadov.