About Rafiga Shabanova
Born 1943. Rafiga Shabanova is a Russian and Azerbaijani handball player and coach.
Rafiga Mahmud qizi Shabanova (born October 31, 1943, Baku) is a former Soviet/Azerbaijani handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
In 1976 she won the gold medal with the Soviet team. She played three matches and scored one goal. In 2023, Shabanova received the Honorary Order award from Saleh Mammadov.
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Who is Rafiga Shabanova?
Azerbaijani handball player
When was Rafiga Shabanova born?
Rafiga Shabanova was born on 31 October 1943 in Baku.
What is Rafiga Shabanova's occupation?
Rafiga Shabanova is a handball player and coach.
What nationality is Rafiga Shabanova?
Rafiga Shabanova is Russian and Azerbaijani.
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· Wikipedia: Rafiga Shabanova
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