Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Para-athletics championship of Uzbekistan started in the capital, Tashkent.

The importance of the sporting event is that the tournament is qualifying for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Winners of sports competitions are attracted to the national team of the country, which will prepare for the upcoming international competitions and four-year games. Consequently, the strongest para-athletes from all regions of our country fight in the national championship.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the National Olympic Committee, the media and the stars of the national stage.