On October 21, the third day of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya unfolded with intense competition and remarkable performances by participating athletes. During this eventful day, the Uzbekistan delegation captured a total of 33 medals, comprising 12 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze accolades. These exceptional results brought the nation's cumulative medal count to 89, featuring 30 gold, 30 silver, and 30 bronze medals, keeping the delegation securely in third place in the overall standings behind China and Japan.
In the women's 73 kg para powerlifting event, Roza Qo‘ziyeva delivered a stellar performance by lifting 152 kg, thereby setting a new world record and claiming the gold medal. In the same sport, Bekzod Jamilov (80 kg, 229 kg) and Ruxshona O‘ktamova (67 kg, 127 kg) also triumphed in their respective categories, outclassing their international competitors to secure championship titles.
Para-athletics competitors likewise shattered previous Asian Para Games records. Doston Qahhorov (T36, 400 m, 54.42 s), Boburjon Omonov (F41, shot put, 13.07 m), and Qudratilloxon Ma’rufxo‘jayev (F37, discus throw, 57.39 m) clinched gold medals with record-breaking achievements. Furthermore, in the men's F32 shot put final, Xurshid Қодиров recorded a throw of 9.40 meters, establishing a new Games record and earning the gold medal.
Success extended across various other disciplines, including para-swimming, para-judo, para-taekwondo, and para-cycling. Swimmers Yegor Bolotov (S13, 100 m backstroke, 58.43 s, an Asian record) and Muslima Odilova (S13, 100 m backstroke) secured top podium finishes. Para-judoka Dovurxon Karomatov (J2, -95 kg), para-taekwondo athlete Guljanoy Naimova (+65 kg), and para-road cyclist Marjona Pardaboyeva (T1-2) similarly claimed gold medals.
Additionally, numerous Uzbek athletes added silver and bronze medals to the national tally. Competitors such as Odina Hamdamova, Robiyaxon Toshpo‘latova, Bunyod Hayitmahammadov, Mohigul Sharobidinova, Sabina Suxanova, Sunnat Botirov, and several others demonstrated immense resilience and skill, reinforcing the delegation's formidable presence at the international tournament.
Source: www.gazeta.uz