Tarana Abbasova (Azerbaijani: Təranə Abbasova; born 1980) is an Azerbaijani para powerlifter who competes primarily in the women's -41 kg and -45 kg categories. She has represented Azerbaijan at multiple Paralympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships, earning several medals and establishing herself as a prominent athlete in her sport.
Early Life and Background Born in 1980, Tarana Abbasova developed into a competitive athlete in para powerlifting. Details of her early life and the specifics of her sporting introduction are not widely publicized, but her career highlights showcase a dedicated commitment to the sport.
Career Abbasova's international career in para powerlifting began with participation in various high-level events, consistently representing Azerbaijan on the global stage.
She made her debut at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in the women's -41 kg event where she achieved a respectable 5th place finish.
In 2017, she participated in the World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Mexico City, Mexico, gaining further international experience.
A significant achievement came at the 2018 European Championships in Berck-sur-Mer, France, where she secured a silver medal in the women's -41 kg category, marking one of her career highlights.
Abbasova qualified for and competed in her second Paralympic Games at the 2020 Summer Paralympics (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) in Tokyo, Japan. She again competed in the women's -41 kg event, finishing in 6th place.
She continued her active career by participating in the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, and other international competitions.
More recently, she added another medal to her collection by winning a bronze medal at the 2024 European Open Championships in the women's -45 kg category.
Major Achievements
| Competition | Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | 2016 | -41 kg | 5th |
| European Championships | 2018 | -41 kg | Silver |
| Paralympic Games | 2020 | -41 kg | 6th |
| European Open Championships | 2024 | -45 kg | Bronze |
See Also
- Azerbaijan at the Paralympics
- Para powerlifting
References
- International Paralympic Committee athlete profiles and results databases
- World Para Powerlifting official results and news archives
- European Championships sports federations' official results
- National sports news outlets covering Azerbaijani athletes' achievements