Rio Paralympics: Azerbaijani jumper wins silver

By  Trend

Azerbaijani jumper Aliyev Kamil has won silver in athletics at the 15th Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

In the Summer Paralympics, which will last until September 18, Azerbaijan is represented by 24 athletes in judo, athletics, powerlifting, swimming, shooting and archery.

There are six women among the Azerbaijani Paralympians.

Azerbaijani Paralympians have 41 licenses, which is more compared to London 2012 Paralympics.
Azerbaijani Paralympians have won 161 medals (64 gold, 57 silver and 40 bronze) over the last four years.