Background
He was born in the Gurbansoltan Eje district, Daşoguz Province.
He was born in the Gurbansoltan Eje district, Daşoguz Province.
He competed in Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 62 kg division finishing seventh, with 288 kilograms (635 lb), beating his previous personal best by 4 kilograms (88 lb). He is 5 feet 3 inches (160 m) tall and weighs 143 pounds (65 kg).