General Interest |
| Awards and honours |
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Turkmenistan. (turkmenistan.gov.tm, 31 Jul 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
"It is the most masculine sport." |
General Interest |
| Most influential person in career |
Coach Artur Emiryan. (Athlete, 26 Jul 2012) |
| Hero / Idol |
Turkish weightlifter Halil Mutlu. (Athlete, 26 Jul 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began weightlifting in 2004 in Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan. |
International Debut |
| Year |
2011 |
| Competing for |
Turkmenistan |
| Tournament |
World Championships |
| Location |
Paris, FRA |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete |
| Languages |
Russian, Turkmen |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Sport and health are compatible." (Athlete, 26 Jul 2012) |
| Other information |
FROM TURKMENISTAN TO TURKEY
Having represented Turkmenistan at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, he then switched nationality following the Games and did not compete internationally for over two years. He made his debut for Turkey at the 2015 European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. (insidethegames.biz, 08 Apr 2019; todayszaman.com, 13 Apr 2015)
CHANGE IN WEIGHT CATEGORY
He moved from the 69kg weight category to 67kg ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games. (weightliftinghouse.com, 28 Mar 2019) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Spor Kulubu: Turkey |
Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Ankara, TUR |
Rio de Janeiro
London
Pattaya
Houston, TX
Paris
Moscow
Batumi
Førde
Klaipeda