Uzbekistan takes third place in the overall medal count at the Asian Paralympic Games

According to a statement from the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan achieved a victory at the 2026 Asian Paralympic Games held in Aichi-Nagoya on October 23, winning 14 medals. Among these were five gold, four silver, and five bronze awards.

Results of Uzbek Athletes' Performances

The most impressive performances by the Uzbek team were demonstrated in athletics. In the women's T12 long jump final, two athletes from Uzbekistan took second place. Khusniya Olimjonova won gold with a jump of 5.46 meters, setting a new Games record. Yokutxon Kholbekova received silver with a result of 5.44 meters, while an athlete from Iran won bronze.

Asila Mirzayorova won gold in the women's T11 long jump, achieving a distance of 5.04 meters, which is also a Games record. Shahrizoda Temirova finished third with a result of 4.73 meters, and a silver medal was won by an athlete from China. Mirzayorova concluded her competitions at the Games, earning three awards: one gold, one silver, and one bronze.

Karomat Omonova set an Asian record by winning the shot put in the women's F46 category with a throw of 13.16 meters. Shahinahon Yigitaliyeva won bronze with a result of 11.72 meters, and second place was taken by an athlete from China.

In men's shot put in the F32 category, Khurshid Kodirov won gold with a distance of 36.11 meters, setting a new Games record. Sunnat Botirov received bronze with a result of 33.67 meters.

Another Asian record was set in swimming. Egor Bolotov won the individual medley 200 meters for men in the S13 category, finishing the distance in 2:12.97. Dmitry Khorlin took second place with a time of 2:19.91, while a swimmer from Japan won bronze.

In the women's individual medley 200 meters in the SM13 category, Muslima Odilova won silver with a time of 2:42.02. Mubinabonu Khalilova received bronze with a time of 2:43.64, while the gold medal was awarded to a Japanese athlete.

In para-cycling, Azimbek Abdullaev won silver in the men's road race in the C4–C5 category, covering the course in 1:48.55.

Furthermore, Uzbekistan won bronze in the women's team para-powerlifting tournament. The team, consisting of Ruza Kuziyeva, Rukhshona Uktamova, and Kudrata Toshpulatova, scored 303.09 points in the bronze medal match.

At the Asian Paralympic Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026, Uzbekistan achieved victory by winning gold and silver medals in the swimming category.

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Dmitry Khorlin and Egor Bolotov won gold and silver medals in swimming, taking first and second places respectively in the men's 400-meter freestyle event in the S13 category.

Dmitry Khorlin won the competition by finishing in 4 minutes 21.32 seconds, which allowed him to receive the gold medal. Egor Bolotov took second place, completing the distance in 4 minutes 21.94 seconds, and won silver.

The bronze medal in this race was won by a swimmer representing Qatar.

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.