Paralympic Games Tokyo: Uzbekistan jumps to 12th place in team standings

Nozima Kayumova has bagged gold in the women’s javelin throw F13 class with a result of 42.59 meters and became a two-time Paralympic champion. Nozima also won a gold medal at Rio 2016.

Mohigul Khamdamova also became a champion in discus throw in the F57 class. She secured a gold medal with a result of 31.46 meters.

Elbek Sultonov, who competed in the men’s shot put F12 final, won a bronze medal with a result of 15.94 meters.

Ruza Kuzieva earned silver in women’s powerlifting (61 kg), lifting 130 kg.

Thus, the number of medals Uzbek athletes have won reached 7 (3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze). 

Currently, Uzbekistan ranks 12th in team standings.