Ilham Zakiyev, an Azerbaijani judoka* with an impaired eyesight, served on the frontline of the conflict zone. On February 4th of 1999, he was wounded by a bullet on the head by an Armenian sniper and as a result, Ilham completely lost his eyesight. After a long rehabilitation he returned to the sport, but as a Paralympian. He won a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Paralympics and the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in the 100 kg division. He is the holder of a black belt. Zakiyev has been a European champion six times, and the World champion twice.ПЕРЕВОД ПОЖАЛУЙСТА..........:)