Afag Sultanova
Azerbaijani judoka
- Born
- 20 February 1987, Baku
- Citizenship
- Azerbaijan
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
Afag Sultanova (born 20 February 1987 in Baku) is a visually impaired Azerbaijani Paralympic judoka. She started in karate, but took up judo at thirteen. She originally competed as an able-bodied individual and had success in it. She was European Youth and World Champion in 2008. After an injury impaired her vision she considered giving up judo, but was later inspired by the story of fellow Azerbaijani judoka Ilham Zakiyev to return as a Paralympian. She went on to win a gold medal in Judo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Summer Paralympics | 2012 |
Awards and honours
- Azerbaijan Democratic Republic 100th anniversary medal
- Honorary diploma of President of Azerbaijan Republic
- Shohrat Order
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q4445732 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.