Sports

Uzbekistan wins two silver medals at Asian Games

Uzbekistan wins two silver medals at Asian Games
Uzbekistan wins two silver medals at Asian Games / Photo: Aichi–Nagoya 2026..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s representatives have won two silver medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

In the judo competition in the up to 73kg weight category, Shahram Akhadov reached the final, where he lost to a representative of the United Arab Emirates. Following the decisive bout, the Uzbek judoka took second place and claimed the silver medal.

Another silver medal for Uzbekistan was won by Alisher Ganiev in Greco-Roman wrestling. Competing in the up to 60kg weight category, he also reached the final, where he lost to a representative of Kyrgyzstan.

Akhadov and Ganiev have thus added two more silver medals to Uzbekistan’s medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

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.