Portrait of Guljonoy Naimova

Guljonoy Naimova

Women's K44 +58kg W
Uzbekistan flagUzbekistan
Biography
Started: She took up taekwondo at age 11, and switched to Para taekwondo in 2015. (paralympic.org, 04 Aug 2022) Milestones: She became the first taekwondo athlete representing Uzbekistan to win a medal at the Paralympic Games when she claimed gold in the women's K44 +58kg category at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 19 Jul 2023) Awards: She was named Female Para Athlete of the Year at the 2022 National Sports Awards in Uzbekistan. (olympic.uz, 23 Dec 2022) In recognition of her gold medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, she received the Pride of Uzbekistan honorary title from the country's president. (uza.uz, 10 Sep 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 1, 2001
Place of ResidenceTASHKENT
EducationTashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan
CoachBobur Kuziev [national], UZB
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
1Women's K44 +58kg W2020Tokyo, JPN
World Championships
1K44 +65kg2021Istanbul, TUR
2Women's K44 +58kg W2019Antalya, TUR
3Women's K44 +58kg W2017London, GBR
Asian Para Games
1K44 +65kg2022Hangzhou, CHN
European Championships
1K44 +65kg2022Manchester, GBR