Baku: Azerbaijan's Sona Aghayeva has won a historic bronze medal in the women's BC2 competition at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships. She defeated South Korea's world No. 3 Choi Ah-young to secure a place on the podium, earning Azerbaijan its first-ever boccia medal at a European or World Championship. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, this achievement marks a significant milestone for Azerbaijan in the sport of boccia. Aghayeva's victory not only highlights her skill and determination but also places Azerbaijan on the global map of boccia sports. Her performance against a top-ranked opponent underscores the competitive potential and growing prominence of Azerbaijani athletes in international competitions.
Azerbaijani Athlete Achieves Historic Success at Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships
- September 22, 2026
- Sports
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