Biography
Started: He began training in 2008 in Nawoiy, Uzbekistan. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Milestones: He became the first male athlete representing Uzbekistan to win two career Paralympic gold medals in any sport when he triumphed in the men's F35 shot put at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. He previously won F37 discus gold at the 2016 Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024)
He became the first Para athletics competitor from Uzbekistan to claim gold at the world championships, following his victory in the F37 discus throw at the 2015 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. (gazeta.uz, 31 Oct 2015; SportsDeskOnline, 30 Oct 2015)
Awards: He and fellow athletics competitor Mokhigul Khamdamova were Uzbekistan's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
In recognition of the gold medal he won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the title of Honoured Athlete from the president of Uzbekistan. (president.uz, 10 Sep 2021)
For his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Pride of Uzbekistan title. (uznews.uz, 23 Sep 2016)
He was voted the 2015 Para Athlete of the Year in Uzbekistan. (ut.uz, 24 Dec 2015)
He was Uzbekistan's flag bearer at the opening ceremonies of the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games, and the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia. (nspi.uz, 03 Mar 2014; gazeta.uz, 22 Jul 2016; olympic.uz, 06 Oct 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 23, 1987
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Nawoiy State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Languages SpokenRussian, Uzbek
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 16.13 |
| 1 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.75 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 15.17 |
| 4 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 52.05 |
| 11 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 13.03 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 16.37 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 16.78 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 17.32 |
| 1 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2017 | London, GBR | 54.73 |
| 1 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 53.81 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F37 | 2017 | London, GBR | 14.87 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 14.57 |
| 4 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 50.70 |
| 5 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 46.59 |
| 8 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 12.25 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Shot Put - F35 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 15.90 |
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