Ashumova Irada Suleiman was born on February 25, 1958. She began her professional career in 1975. She is a member of the club "Neftchi". Participated in the Olympic Games held in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008.
In 2004 she won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games held in Athens.
In 1985, at the World Championships held in Mexico City, she was awarded a gold medal in the team event and a silver medal in the individual event.
In 1985 she was awarded a gold medal in air pistol shooting at the European Championships held in Varna.
In 1998 in Barcelona and in 2002 in Lahti, she was awarded a silver medal in pistol shooting.
In 2004, she won a gold medal in fast shooting and a silver medal in pistol shooting at the Military World Championships held in Ankara, Turkey.
She was awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at the stages and final tournaments of the World Cup held in different years.