The Uzbek athletes were welcomed by state officials, ordinary people, actors and celebrities, as well as representatives sport organizations.

After the welcoming ceremony the athletes went to the National Paralympic Association of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan won 8 gold, 6 silver and 17 bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Uzbekistan claimed the 16th place in general medal classification among 180 states.

During the Olympic Games, the athletes of Uzbekistan set 6 world, 7 Paralympic and 12 Asian records.