Aichi – Nagoya 2026: Uzbekistan’s para sports reach a historic high

The 5th Asian Para Games, a major sporting event, have concluded in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. Athletes from 45 Asian countries competed fiercely across 18 sports.

Uzbekistan’s delegation competed in 11 sports and won 145 medals: 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze. This was the country’s best-ever performance and set a new record at the Asian Para Games.

Uzbekistan’s achievements in para athletics merit special recognition. Already a leader in Asia and around the world, the country’s athletes once again proved their strength, winning 20 gold, 21 silver and 23 bronze medals.

By the end of the 5th Asian Para Games, athletes had set 81 Asian records and 27 world records. In total, athletes broke 108 Asian and world records at Aichi – Nagoya 2026. Throughout the competition, Uzbekistan’s athletes broke or set more than 15 records across world, Asian and Asian Para Games categories in various sports.

Uzbekistan’s performance at the Asian Para Games has improved significantly over time. The national team won just six medals at the 2010 Guangzhou Games (1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze). Its tally rose to 31 medals at Incheon 2014 (22 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze), 70 at Jakarta 2018 (21 gold, 24 silver and 25 bronze), and 71 at Hangzhou 2022 (22 gold, 18 silver and 31 bronze).

The 5th Asian Para Games marked a milestone for Uzbekistan’s delegation. Winning 45 gold, 49 silver and 51 bronze medals for a total of 145, the country claimed an impressive third place in the overall standings. It was Uzbekistan’s best-ever result in para sports, highlighting the athletes’ exceptional skill and determination.

Javohir Toshkhujayev, UzA