The Uzbekistan delegation, which performed successfully at the Asian Games, was solemnly welcomed in Tashkent. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Sport.
At Tashkent International Airport, athletes were met by government representatives led by Minister Abdullah Aripov, heads of the Ministry of Sport, the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan and the Paralympic Committee, the Tashkent city administration, representatives of the sports community, and fans.
Abdullah Aripov congratulated the Uzbekistan delegation on the historic achievements gained at the Asian Games. Furthermore, the athletes were presented with a congratulatory message from the President of Uzbekistan, which specifically noted the worthy participation of the athletes in the prestigious competition, their high skill level, and the defense of the country's honor.
In the competitions, in which 10,608 athletes from 45 countries of the Asian continent participated, representatives of Uzbekistan achieved high results in several sports disciplines.
The Uzbekistan delegation won 70 medals: 21 gold, 25 silver, and 24 bronze. Thanks to these results, Uzbekistan ranked 5th in the overall standings and first among the Central Asian states.