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Uchkun Kuranbayev wins the first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo

Uchkun Kuranbayev wins the first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo
Uchkun Kuranbayev wins the first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- A delegation of Uzbekistan won the first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Uchkun Kuranbaev (-66 kg) became the first champion among our athletes.

In the fight for the gold medal, Kuranbayev entered the tatami with the Spaniard Sergio Ibanez. The uncompromising struggle ended in favor of our para-judoka.

In additional sections, Uchkun’s technique was assessed as "Vasari", which brought our compatriot a gold medal at the Paralympic 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.