Uzbek athletes have won an unprecedented eight gold medals at the Paris Olympics, as well as two silver and three bronze medals. Uzbekistan ranked 13th in the final Olympic medal tally, its best ranking since independence in 1991 and the highest position among Central Asian countries. The gold medals were earned by judoka Diyora Keldiyorova, taekwondo wrestler Ulugbek Rashidov, freestyle wrestler Razambek Jamalov, and boxers Hasanboi Dosmatov, Asadxoja Moydinxojaev, Lazizbek Mullojonov, Abdumalik Halokov, and Bahodir Jalolov. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Uzbek Service, click here.
Uzbekistan Wins Unprecedented 8 Golds At Paris Olympics
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