The national team of Uzbekistan won 101 medals at the Para Asian Games in Japan

Uzbekistan national team wins 101 medals at the Para Asian Games in Japan

The Uzbekistan national team has won 101 medals at the Para Asian Games taking place in the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya. The team's tally includes 32 gold, 35 silver, and 34 bronze awards.

One of the most notable successes was the performance of Roza Kuzieva in women's para powerlifting. She lifted 152 kilograms, took gold, and set a world record.

Track and field athletes also delivered an excellent performance. Shahinakhon Yigitalieva won the F46 javelin throw with a result of 44.99 meters, setting a Para Asian Games record. The silver in this discipline went to Khusnorakhon Kudratullaeva, who threw the javelin 41.91 meters.

In the shot put, Barotjon Bakhtiyorov became the champion in the F36 class with a result of 15.98 meters, also updating the competition record. Dilafruzkhon Akhmadkhonova won silver in the F35 class, while Zukhro Fayzullaeva took bronze. Silver medals were also awarded to Sevinchbek Khusanov in the long jump and Mokhigul Sharobiddinova in the shot put.

Three more gold awards in para athletics were brought by Doston Kakhkhorov, Boburjon Omonov, and Kudratillokhon Ma'rufkhujaev. Each of them set a Para Asian Games record. Khurshid Kodirov won the F32 shot put with a result of 9.40 meters, also updating the competition record.

In para swimming, Egor Bolotov won the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 58.43 seconds and set an Asian record. Pokiza Akhmadbekova won a bronze medal in the road para cycling race.

Contributions to the team's medal tally were also made by representatives of para judo, para taekwondo, and other disciplines.

The Games are taking place in the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya. As of October 22, Uzbekistan ranks second in the overall team standings with 101 medals. The competitions are ongoing, so the national team may still improve its result.