The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded with the Uzbekistan delegation capturing a historic 145 total medals to finish third in the continental standings. The delegation secured 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze medals, marking the highest medal count and highest-quality finish in the country’s history at the multi-sport event, according to regional reports.
Record-Breaking Medal Count Outpaces Continental Rivals
The third-place finish is Uzbekistan's best result since the 2014 Asian Para Games in South Korea, where the team placed fifth. With 45 gold medals won across the competition, the delegation finished well ahead of several established regional sports powers, including India, South Korea, Iran, and Thailand.
China claimed the top spot in the overall medal table with 435 total medals, consisting of 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze. Host nation Japan finished second with 64 gold, 60 silver, and 62 bronze for a total of 186 medals. Following Uzbekistan in third, India placed fourth overall with 114 medals, including 30 gold.
The Complete Top Ten Medal Standings
The final standings for the top ten delegations at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games reflect the broad competition across the continent:
- China: 207 gold, 117 silver, 111 bronze (435 total)
- Japan: 64 gold, 60 silver, 62 bronze (186 total)
- Uzbekistan: 45 gold, 49 silver, 51 bronze (145 total)
- India: 30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze (114 total)
- South Korea: 29 gold, 38 silver, 33 bronze (100 total)
- Iran: 26 gold, 36 silver, 40 bronze (102 total)
- Thailand: 19 gold, 40 silver, 66 bronze (125 total)
- Indonesia: 15 gold, 21 silver, 37 bronze (73 total)
- Kazakhstan: 12 gold, 16 silver, 22 bronze (50 total)
- Saudi Arabia: 8 gold, 8 silver, 1 bronze (17 total)
Institutional Support Drives Paralympic Growth
The record performance highlights the ongoing impact of national sports reforms aimed at expanding sports inclusion across Uzbekistan. The steady climb from a fifth-place finish in 2014 to the podium’s third step in Japan reflects the effectiveness of these reforms.
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