Uzbekistan takes two silvers in athletics at Youth Olympics

Kholmurodov recorded 15.71 metres in the final, improving his personal best. Gold went to China's Sheng Xuefeng with a result of 16.18 metres, and bronze to Portugal's Joao Matos (15.53 metres), Podrobno.uz writes.

The day before, Parizoda Talabova took second place in the javelin throw. Her throw of 54.68 metres was the best of her career: she surpassed her previous personal best by 98 cm. Only Colombia's Ilsa Cordoba placed higher (57.62 metres), while Latvia's Eliza Ligere came third (52 metres). According to Podrobno.uz, these are Uzbekistan's first-ever medals in athletics at the Youth Olympics: Talabova became the first girl, and Kholmurodov the first boy, to step onto the podium in this sport.

The national team's medal tally stands at four silvers and one bronze, according to UzA. Swimmer Mukhammadismoil Rakhmonov previously won bronze in the 200-metre breaststroke, which was the country's first medal in swimming at the Youth Olympic Games.

The 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in the capital of Senegal are taking place from October 31 to November 13. Uzbekistan fielded 19 athletes across 11 sports.