During the first stage of the Asian Para Games 'Nagoya Aichi 2026', the delegation of Uzbekistan achieved significant success, winning a total of 23 awards: 6 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Thanks to this result, the team ranked third overall, behind China and the host country Japan.
In para-velocross, Bobur Toshtemirov became a pioneer by winning Uzbekistan's first gold medal in para-cycling history. He achieved this in the final of the individual pursuit race for men over 3 km, demonstrating a time of 3:41.263 and setting a new Para Games record.
In the discipline of para-athletics, three Uzbek athletes reached the podium. Khusniddin Norbekov (class F35) won gold in shot put with a result of 16.04 m. Kudratillohon Ma'rufhodzhaev also received a gold medal in the same discipline in class F37, renewing the Para Games record with a result of 16.66 m. Mahliyo Akramova became champion in the women's hammer throw final in class F32, setting a competition record with a result of 24.08 m.
In para-sailing, Lolahon Kodirov won a gold medal in class S5 over 50 m freestyle, setting an Asian record with a time of 37.88 seconds. Among men in class S13 over 100 m freestyle, Egor Bolotov brought a gold award to the national team, finishing with a time of 52.90 seconds.
Winning Silver Medals
Ten athletes managed to win silver medals on the first day of the competition. In para-sailing, second place was taken by Mubinabon Khalilov (class S13, 100 m, freestyle), Dmitry Khorlin (S12, 100 m, freestyle), Dias Mirmanov (SM9, 200 m, combined swimming), and Azizbek Boynazarov (S8, 100 m, butterfly).
Among para-judoists, Uljon Amrieva (class J1, up to 60 kg) and Kemran Nurillayev (J2, up to 70 kg) won silver after reaching the finals in their weight categories. Fayozbek Valijonov (K44, up to 58 kg) and Umida Mamarajabova (up to 52 kg) also took second place, losing in the finals of para-taekwondo.
In para-athletics, Omadbek Hasanov (class T47) won a silver medal in the long jump with a result of 6.99 m, and Tolibboy Yuldashev (F37) did so in shot put, showing a result of 15.79 m.
Earning Bronze Medals
Seven Uzbek athletes received bronze awards. In women's para-judo, Bonu Babaeva (class J1, up to 52 kg) defeated an athlete from Indonesia, and Fotima Toirova (J1, up to 60 kg) beat a participant from Kazakhstan.
Two representatives of Uzbekistan participated in the men's bronze bout in para-judo: Ibrohimjon Akbarov (J1, up to 70 kg) took third place, defeating Kosim Safarkulov. Para-taekwondo athlete Kizlarkhon Isomiddinova (up to 47 kg) won bronze, defeating her Japanese opponent with a score of 2:0. Muslima Odilova (class S13, 100 m, freestyle) finished third in the para-sailing competition.
Zohira Kozokova also won a bronze medal in the women's discus throw final in class F37/38, achieving a result of 27.84 m. In women's para-taekwondo in class K44 in the weight category up to 52 kg, Karomatay Rustamova defeated Indonesian Ria Juliantini with a score of 2:0.
