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UAE shine as Uzbekistan top medals table at Asian Youth Para Games

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December 17, 2025

Dubai successfully hosted the Dubai 2025-Asian Youth Para Games, delivering one of the most inspiring and memorable editions in the history of the Games.

- Khaleej Times Staff

UAE shine as Uzbekistan top medals table at Asian Youth Para Games

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, the Games brought together 1,500 athletes from 35 nations in a celebration of youth, excellence, and inclusion. The Games concluded on Saturday evening, marking the end of a landmark edition that witnessed 25 record-breaking performances, including 9 world records and 16 continental records — a powerful testament to the

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