Karpin called Uzbekistan national team a worthy opponent ahead of Tashkent match

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on October 25, congratulated the athletes, coaches, and parents of the national team on their results at the fifth Asian Para Games held in Japan. According to the presidential press service, the team won 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze medals, securing third place overall behind China and Japan.

More than 2600 para-athletes from 45 Asian countries participated in the Games. Uzbekistan surpassed the teams from India, South Korea, Iran, Thailand, and Indonesia. Female athletes accounted for half of the gold medals won by the Uzbek delegation.

Weightlifter Ruza Kuziyeva set a world record by winning gold. Asian records were set by Madina Mukhtorova and Karomat Omonova in javelin throw, Shahina Yigitalieva in javelin throw, and Navruza Akhmadova in discus throw. Khurshid Kodirov also broke an Asian record in the 100-meter race. In swimming, Egor Bolotov set continental records in the 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley. The Asian record in the 50-meter freestyle belongs to 16-year-old Lolahon Kodirova. Another 16 athletes improved Asian Para Games records in para-cycling, weightlifting, and para-athletics.

Dmitry Khorlin reached the podium at the Asian Para Games for the fourth time. Bobirjon Omonov, Husniddin Norbekov, Kudratillokhon Ma'rufhudjayev, and Fakhriddin Khamroev won medals for the third time. Asila Mirzaeva, Shahina Yigitalieva, Guljonoy Naimova, and Ruza Kuziyeva confirmed their titles for the second time.

Madina Mukhtorova, Navruza Akhmadova, and Mubaibanon Khalilov became two-time champions at the Games, while Khurshid Kodirov won three gold medals. Egor Bolotov, participating in the Asian Para Games for the first time, won four gold and one silver medal in paragliding.

Marzhona Pardaboyeva, who carried the flag of the delegation and won Uzbekistan's first ever gold medal in para-cycling at the World Championships, became a two-time Asian champion. Fifteen-year-old Boburbek Toshtemirov won Uzbekistan's first gold in track para-cycling at the Asian Para Games and became the youngest champion of Uzbekistan in the history of this event.

In his address, the President noted: 'Your outstanding victories on the stages of Aichi-Nagoya have shown the world that the Paralympic movement in New Uzbekistan has reached a new level.' The President expressed confidence that the results and experience gained in Japan will serve as a foundation for preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistan athletes who secured third place at the Paralympic Games. According to data, Uzbekistan won 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze medals.

The President noted the historic result of the national team of Uzbekistan at the V Summer Paralympic Games held in Japan. This was reported by the president's press service.

Uzbekistan's athletes collectively received 145 medals, allowing the country to take third place among 45 nations. The national team was only surpassed by China and Japan.

In his congratulation, the head of state particularly emphasized that Uzbek para-athletes outperformed countries such as India, South Korea, Iran, Thailand, and Indonesia.

More than 2600 para-athletes from 45 Asian countries participated in the competitions. Uzbekistan's athletes also set several records. Powerlifter Ruza Qoziyeva set a world record, and eight other athletes broke Asian records in various disciplines. Additionally, 16 representatives of Uzbekistan updated Paralympic records in para-cycling, powerlifting, and para-athletics.

Egor Bolotov, participating in the Paralympic Games for the first time, won four gold and one silver medal in swimming. 15-year-old Boburbek Toshtemirov became the first in Uzbekistan's history to win a gold medal in track para-cycling competitions and entered history as the youngest champion.

The President also pointed out that nearly half of the gold medals won by Uzbekistan went to women. Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that these achievements create a solid foundation for preparing for the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. The head of state also thanked the parents and coaches of the athletes.

The Uzbekistan taekwondo team demonstrated high results at the international Qatar Open tournament held in Doha, winning six medals.

Svetlana Saidova was recognized as the best athlete of the competition and won a gold medal. In addition to individual achievements, the women's national team of Uzbekistan was recognized as the best among teams.

Overall, athletes from Uzbekistan brought home two gold, one silver, and three bronze awards.

Individual Athlete Results

Saidova won in the weight category over 73 kilograms. Another gold title for the national team was brought by Edgorbek Juraboyev, who competed in the under 87 kilograms category.

Madina Mirabzalova won a silver medal, participating in the under 57 kilograms weight category. Bronze medals were awarded to Najmiddin Kosimkhodzhiev (under 74 kilograms), Shabbona Abduliyeva (under 57 kilograms), and Mohidil Uktamjonov (under 62 kilograms).

In the overall team standings, the Uzbekistan team took second place, losing to the Tunisian team. It is worth noting that previously Saidova received a silver award at the World Taekwondo President's Cup in Lahore, Pakistan.