Uzbekistan's national team had an eventful day on October 6 at the Asian Games in China, winning 3 more medals. Among these achievements were 2 silver and 1 bronze, contributing to Uzbekistan's fifth-place standing in the overall medal count.
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The spotlight first fell on Anvar Klevleev, a member of Uzbekistan's canoe slalom squad. Klevleev showcased his incredible skills, initially finishing with a stellar time of 96.63 seconds and securing the title of Asian Games champion. However, a twist came when the jury imposed a 2-second penalty, shifting Klevleev to the second position and earning him the silver medal.
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The gold went to Chinese athlete Chainasie Yuanchung, clocking in at 98.20 seconds, while the bronze was claimed by Kazakhstan's Alexander Kulikov with a time of 101.04 seconds.
Uzbekistan's silver medal count grew as weightlifter Akbar Jurayev entered the stage. Competing in the weight category up to 109 kg, Jurayev executed a snatch of 189 kg and a clean and jerk of 228 kg, accumulating a total of 417 kg. He narrowly missed the gold by just 1 kg, as Chinese athlete Liu Huanghua lifted a total of 418 kg (185+233 kg).
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Furthermore, Uzbekistan's Ruslan Nurudinov, another weightlifter in the same weight category, contributed to his country's medal collection. Nurudinov lifted a total of 391 kg (175+216), securing a well-deserved bronze medal.
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This impressive showing by Uzbekistan's athletes continues to shine a light on their dedication and excellence on the international sports stage.
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