Server Ibragimov

Started: He took up the sport in 2013 in Guliston, Uzbekistan. (Athlete, 22 Dec 2017) Reason: He tried powerlifting and athletics before switching to shooting. Akmal Soburov, then chairman of the Sirdaryo regional division of the Uzbekistan National Paralympic Association, offered him the chance to go to the capital city of Tashkent to take part in a shooting tournament. He was successful at the event and was selected to represent Uzbekistan at international competitions. (yuz.uz, 13 Aug 2020) Milestones: He became the oldest athlete representing Uzbekistan to win a Paralympic medal in any sport when he claimed bronze in the men's SH1 10m air pistol event at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro at age 37 years and 286 days. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024) Awards: He was named Best Male Para Athlete of the Year at the 2022 National Sports Awards in Uzbekistan. (olympic.uz, 23 Dec 2022) In recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Jasorat Medal from the president of Uzbekistan. (uzdaily.uz, 23 Sep 2016) He has received the title of Candidate for Master of Sport in Uzbekistan. (Athlete, 22 Dec 2017)