5th Asian Para Games: Uzbekistan also won 33 medals on the third day
On the third day of the V Asian Para Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026", the delegation of Uzbekistan brought the total number of medals to 89. On October 21, the country's athletes won 12 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze medals. A world record was broken in powerlifting.
V Asian Para Games: On the Third Day, Uzbekistan Also Won 33 Medals
On the third competition day of the V Asian Para Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026", October 21, the Uzbekistan national team added 33 medals to its tally: 12 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze. In total, the team reached 89 medals — 30 gold, 30 silver, and 30 bronze. In the overall medal standings, the country's delegation ranks third after China and Japan.
In women's para powerlifting in the up to 73 kg weight category, Roza Kuzieva lifted 152 kg and set a world record. In the same sport, Bekzod Jamilov (80 kg, 229 kg) and Rukhshona Uktamova (67 kg, 127 kg) became champions.
In para athletics, Uzbekistani athletes broke Para Games records: Doston Kakhkhorov (T36, 400 m, 54.42 s), Boburjon Omonov (F41, shot put, 13.07 m), and Kudratillokhon Ma'rufkhujaev (F37, discus throw, 57.39 m).
In the men's shot put final in the F32 class, Khurshid Kodirov achieved a mark of 9.40 m and won gold, setting an Asian Para Games record.
In para swimming, gold medals were claimed by Egor Bolotov (S13, 100 m backstroke, 58.43 s — Asian record) and Muslima Odilova (S13, 100 m backstroke, 1:12.99). Also taking the top step of the podium were para judoka Dovurkhon Karomatov (J2, up to 95 kg), para taekwondo athlete Guljanoy Naimova (over 65 kg), and para cycling master Marjona Pardaboeva (T1−2, time trial).
Silver medals among para cyclists were won by Odina Khamdamova (T1−2), Robiyakhon Toshpulatova, who performed in tandem with pilot Olga Zabelinskaya (Class B), as well as Bunyod Khayitmakhammadov (C1−5).
In para athletics, silver was taken by Mokhigul Sharobidinova (F56/57, discus throw) and Sabina Sukhanova (T37, long jump). In addition, in the F32 class shot put, Sunnat Botirov recorded 9.06 m and became a silver medalist.
Among para judokas, second places were taken by Mohinur Parmonova (J2, over 70 kg) and Islomjon Tukhtaboev (J1, over 95 kg), as well as para taekwondo representative Umarjon Muydinov (over 80 kg).
In para athletics, bronze medals went to Botir Muhammedov (T13, long jump), Temurbek Giyosov (T64, high jump), Shakhina Azimova (T37, long jump), and Asila Mirzayorova (T11, 100 m, with a guide runner).
Among para taekwondo representatives, bronze was won by Karomat Kosimova (over 65 kg), Otabek Amatov (up to 80 kg), and Asadbek Toshtemirov (over 80 kg). In para judo, Khabiba Juraeva (J2, over 70 kg) and Feruza Ergasheva (J1, over 70 kg) became bronze medalists.
Bronze medals were also awarded to Jakhongir Khalilov in road para cycling (T1−2), Kudratoy Toshpulatova in para powerlifting (73 kg, result — 130 kg), and Dias Mirmanov in para swimming (S9, 400 m freestyle, 4:32.18).