Lolaxon Qodirova set a new Asian record in swimming
The swimming events of the prestigious 4th Para Asian Games, currently taking place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have turned into a truly triumphant and record-rich day for the Uzbek delegation. One.uz reports on this.
Our compatriots proved their superiority in two disciplines at once, adding two gold medals to the national team’s tally and setting a new continental record. A historic result and a new Asian record from Lolaxon Qodirova The women’s freestyle swimming competition left a deep impression on the fans.
Intense race in the S5 class: In the decisive 50-meter freestyle final, Lolaxon Qodirova left her opponents with no chance. A finish time of 37.88 seconds: Our compatriot covered the distance in 37.88 seconds, crossing the finish line first to secure the championship.
New continental record: This performance not only secured the gold medal but also established a new official record for the Para Asian Games and all of Asia, being inscribed in the competition’s history in golden letters. Another gold medal for Yegor Bolotov Uzbekistan’s representative also made a bold statement in the men’s events.
100-meter distance in the S13 class: World champion Yegor Bolotov, competing in the classification for athletes with visual impairments, maintained complete dominance throughout the race. A time of 52.90 seconds: Bolotov reached the finish line with a time of 52.90 seconds, leaving his closest pursuers behind and claiming the top prize of the competition.
A step toward the Paralympics: This result once again proved the high prestige of the Uzbek para swimming school on the international stage. The consecutive gold medals recorded in the pools of Aichi-Nagoya significantly improved the Uzbek national team’s position in the overall medal table.
Source: One.uz
