Uzbekistan para judokas won 2 silver and 3 bronze medals

The opening day of the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, began with a true medal haul for the Uzbekistan delegation. One.uz reports.

This event, along with the high will and skill of our national athletes, demonstrates the strong preparation of the national team. Our athletes, participating in para judo, simultaneously won 2 silver and 3 bronze medals, marking a successful start for the delegation.

Silver medals: Uljon Amriyeva and Kemran Nurillayev Uljon Amriyeva competed in the J1 class -60 kg weight category and secured the silver medal after a scoreless match against China’s Shi Yi Jie in the final. Having won a bronze medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Para Asian Games, she improved her result and became a podium finisher this year.

In the men’s J2 class -70 kg category, Kemran Nurillayev also defeated all his opponents to reach the final, but ultimately earned the silver medal after a tough battle with Kazakhstan’s Ibragim Nurmakhanuli. Both athletes defended the national honor at a high level.

Bronze medals: Bonu Babayeva, Fotima Toirova, and Ibrohim Akbarov Bonu Babayeva competed in the J1 class -52 kg category and became the bronze medalist through active attacks against her opponents. Fotima Toirova also defended the honor of our country in the J1 class -60 kg category and claimed the third step of the podium.

Ibrohim Akbarov, competing in the men’s J1 class -70 kg category, demonstrated resilience in intense clashes, adding another bronze medal to the delegation’s tally. All three athletes made a significant contribution to enriching the national team’s medal count.

The Uzbekistan national team’s 5 medals (2 silver, 3 bronze) at the ongoing Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya contributed significantly to strengthening their position in the overall team standings. The results reflect the athletes’ determined efforts, spirit, and the development of national sports.

Source: One.uz.