Uzbekistan wins two medals at Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

At the World Championship for athletes under 19, held in Budva, Montenegro, Uzbekistan won eight medals. Among them were four gold, two silver, and two bronze awards. According to the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation, the men's team took first place in the overall standings.

The competition gathered 474 boxers from 69 countries. In the men's division, Uzbek boxers won five awards: three gold, one silver, and one bronze.

The world title in the under 75 kg category was won by Sukhrob Rahmatullaev, Asadbek Sultanbaev in the under 90 kg division, and Islam Salikhov in the over 90 kg category. Their opponents in the finals were Mohammed Saleh Mesbahi from Iran, Vladislav Naumenko from Ukraine, and Vladislav Samojonov from Kazakhstan, respectively.

In the women's tournament, Nazokat Mardonova won gold in the under 51 kg category, defeating Ruby Lopez from the United States in the final. Sardorbek Bahromkhujaev won silver in the under 85 kg category, and Maftuna Yangiyeva won silver in the under 70 kg division. They lost their finals to Kirill Korshakov from Russia and Marley McNelly from the United States, respectively.

Additionally, Zulfikor Adhamjonov won bronze in the under 70 kg category, and Mukhtasar Aliyeva received bronze in the under 48 kg category.

According to a statement from the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan achieved a victory at the 2026 Asian Paralympic Games held in Aichi-Nagoya on October 23, winning 14 medals. Among these were five gold, four silver, and five bronze awards.

Results of Uzbek Athletes' Performances

The most impressive performances by the Uzbek team were demonstrated in athletics. In the women's T12 long jump final, two athletes from Uzbekistan took second place. Khusniya Olimjonova won gold with a jump of 5.46 meters, setting a new Games record. Yokutxon Kholbekova received silver with a result of 5.44 meters, while an athlete from Iran won bronze.

Asila Mirzayorova won gold in the women's T11 long jump, achieving a distance of 5.04 meters, which is also a Games record. Shahrizoda Temirova finished third with a result of 4.73 meters, and a silver medal was won by an athlete from China. Mirzayorova concluded her competitions at the Games, earning three awards: one gold, one silver, and one bronze.

Karomat Omonova set an Asian record by winning the shot put in the women's F46 category with a throw of 13.16 meters. Shahinahon Yigitaliyeva won bronze with a result of 11.72 meters, and second place was taken by an athlete from China.

In men's shot put in the F32 category, Khurshid Kodirov won gold with a distance of 36.11 meters, setting a new Games record. Sunnat Botirov received bronze with a result of 33.67 meters.

Another Asian record was set in swimming. Egor Bolotov won the individual medley 200 meters for men in the S13 category, finishing the distance in 2:12.97. Dmitry Khorlin took second place with a time of 2:19.91, while a swimmer from Japan won bronze.

In the women's individual medley 200 meters in the SM13 category, Muslima Odilova won silver with a time of 2:42.02. Mubinabonu Khalilova received bronze with a time of 2:43.64, while the gold medal was awarded to a Japanese athlete.

In para-cycling, Azimbek Abdullaev won silver in the men's road race in the C4–C5 category, covering the course in 1:48.55.

Furthermore, Uzbekistan won bronze in the women's team para-powerlifting tournament. The team, consisting of Ruza Kuziyeva, Rukhshona Uktamova, and Kudrata Toshpulatova, scored 303.09 points in the bronze medal match.

Uzbekistan achieved victory by winning gold and bronze medals at the Asian Paralympic Games, which will take place in Haiti-Nago in 2026.

The bronze medal was won by Asila Mirzayorova, who took third place in the women's 100-meter race. Gold was won by Kudratillokhon Marukhuzkhaev, who won the men's discus throw, setting a new games record.

Mirzayorova participated in the final of the women's 100-meter race in the T11 category with guide Sardor Bakhtiyorov. They finished in 12.73 seconds, which earned her the bronze. Notably, the 100 meters is not Mirzayorova's main sport.

Marukhuzkhaev won the gold in the men's discus throw final in the F37 category, throwing the implement 57.39 meters. This result not only secured him the title but also set a new record for the Asian Paralympic Games.