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Uzbekistan wins 8 medals at Paralympic Games

Uzbekistan wins 8 medals at Paralympic Games
Uzbekistan wins 8 medals at Paralympic Games
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan national team won eight medals of Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Uzbek athletes claimed three gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals of Rio Paralympic Games.

Judoka Sherzod Namozov (60 kg) and Utkirjon Nigmatov (66 kg), as well as discus thrower Husniddin Norbekov became champions of Paralympic Games.

Swimmers Kirill Pankov and Muslima Odilova won the silver medals of the Games.

Judoka Sevinch Salayeva (52 kg), swimmers Muzaffar Tursunkhodjaev and Fotimahon Amilova claimed the bronze medals.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.