During the second day of the V Para Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya-2026 in Japan, para-athletes from Uzbekistan achieved remarkable success by capturing 33 medals, consisting of 11 gold, 11 silver, and 11 bronze. This stellar performance brings the delegation's total medal count to 56, maintaining their strong second position in the overall standings right behind China.

In para-powerlifting events, Akidakhon Akhtamova competed in the -55 kg weight category and lifted an impressive 128 kg, setting a new Para Asian Games record to claim the gold medal. Additionally, Muslima Nuriddinova triumphed in the -61 kg division with a lift of 129 kg, securing her place at the top of the podium.

The para-athletics competitions also yielded multiple records and championship titles for the national team. Madina Mukhtorova set an Asian record in the F40 shot put with a throw of 9.10 meters to capture gold. In the F41 class, Navruza Akhmatova threw 10.02 meters to break the competition record for another gold, while teammate Kubaro Hakimova earned the silver medal in the same event.

Para-judoka competitors added three more gold medals to the nation's tally. Shokhrukh Mamedov (J1, -81 kg) and Kumushkhon Khodjayeva (J2, -60 kg) both secured victories in their respective finals. Meanwhile, Muhammad Abduqulov (J1, -95 kg) triumphed in an all-Uzbek final against teammate Turgun Abdiyev to claim the championship title.

Further successes were recorded in para-swimming and para-cycling disciplines, where athletes such as Dmitriy Khorlin, Mubinabonu Khalilova, Azizbek Boynazarov, and cyclist Boymurod Yavqochev clinched first-place finishes. A wide array of other athletes earned silver and bronze accolades, reinforcing the delegation's prominent status at the games.

Source: www.gazeta.uz