The national team of Uzbekistan secured additional awards at the 2026 Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Athletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals in disciplines such as athletics, para-cycling, powerlifting, and para-judo.
Results in Athletics
In athletics, Asila Mirzayorova took second place in the women's 200 meters race in class T11, running the distance in 25.86 seconds. She was accompanied by athlete leader Sardor Bakhtiorov. Angelina Kolesnikova won bronze in the women's discus throw in classes F44/F64, throwing the implement 30.10 meters. Yokutkhon Kholbekova received silver in the F12 javelin throw with a result of 32.43 meters, despite it not being her main specialty.
In men's competitions, Diyorbek Umarov finished third in the F12 shot put with a result of 12.54 meters. Sodikjon Mamadiev won bronze in the T37 long jump, reaching 5.69 meters, while Yorkinbek Odilov took second place in the F57 discus throw with a score of 45.10 meters.
Achievements in Para-cycling and Powerlifting
In para-cycling, Uzbekistan secured podium finishes in the men's individual sprint 4000 meters in class C5, taking the top two positions. Boimurod Yavkachov won gold, and Azimbek Abdullaev won silver; the bronze medal was won by an athlete from the United Arab Emirates. In women's powerlifting, Nasiba Toshpulatova took second place in the under 50 kg category, lifting 123 kg. Akidahon Akhtamova won in the under 55 kg category, lifting 128 kg and setting a new Asian Para Games record. The silver medal in this category was won by an athlete from China, who lifted 117 kg, while a competitor from Thailand received bronze with a weight of 112 kg.
Successes in Para-Judo
Uzbekistani athletes also won gold medals in para-judo. Shokhruh Mamedov became the winner in the men's J1 up to 81 kg division, defeating his opponent from Tajikistan with a score of 002:0. This victory marked Uzbekistan's first gold medal in para-judo at the Games. The final in the men's J1 up to 95 kg division featured only Uzbek athletes. Muhammad Abdukulov defeated Turgun Abdiyev with a score of 003:0, winning gold, while Abdiyev took silver. Bronze medals in this category were won by athletes from Iran and Indonesia. Kumushxon Khojaeva won gold in the women's J2 up to 60 kg division, defeating her opponent from China with a score of 100:001.
The results of Uzbek athletes in various sports contributed to an increase in the total number of medals for the national team at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
