The National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan announced that Uzbekistan has won its first medal at the Asian Games in Aiti-Nago 2026.
The medal was won by Khumoyunmirzo Khalimov, who became the silver medalist in the karate competition in the under 55 kg weight category.
In the final match, Khalimov lost to Jolomana Bigabil from Kazakhstan, winning the silver award.
The Asian Games in Aiti-Nago 2026 will take place from September 19 to October 4.
Abdulvakhob Rashidov won at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games held in Japan, bringing the Uzbekistan national team its first gold medal of this tournament.
The Uzbek athlete, who specializes in karate, competed in the under 67 kg weight category. In the final stage of the competition, Rashidov fought against Yugo Kozaki, representing the host country, and managed to emerge victorious.
This success allowed Rashidov to add the first gold to the collection of the Uzbekistan national team at the current Asian Games. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games gather athletes from various Asian countries.
It is worth noting that previously, boxers from Uzbekistan had achieved success at an international tournament, collecting three gold medals in the city of Chita.
