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Uzbekistan knocked out of Futsal World Cup at home
Uzbekistan lost to Costa Rica in a dramatic final group stage match at the home Futsal World Cup. The national team finished last in the group, bringing its participation in the tournament to an end.
Uzbekistan wins 9th gold at Paralympics, best result in country’s history
Uzbekistan’s performance at the Paris Summer Paralympics has already become the most successful in the country’s history. 21-year-old Tolibboy Yuldashev secured the national team’s ninth gold medal.
Diyora Keldiyorova becomes сommissioner for сombating gender inequality and violence against children
Judo Olympic champion Diyora Keldiyorova was appointed as social commissioner to combat gender inequality and violence against children of the National agency for social protection.
Uzbekistan’s Olympic medalists receive cash prizes, cars and housing
Winners of Olympic medals from Uzbekistan received cash prizes ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, Chevy Tahoe and BYD Song Plus cars, as well as apartments and two-story cottages. The awards, marked “President's present”, were presented by prime minister and Senate chairperson.
Uzbekistan rises to 13th place in Paris Olympics medal standings
Svetlana Osipova became Uzbekistan’s first female taekwondo athlete to win the Olympic medal. Razambek Zhamalov brought Uzbekistan first Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling in 20 years. Boxers Bakhodir Jalolov and Abdumalik Khalokov also claimed gold, while weightlifter Akbar Djuraev earned silver.
Uzbekistan wins record five gold medals at Olympics Games
Uzbekistani athletes won five gold medals at the Olympics for the first time in history. With eight medals in total, the national team is currently on the 15th place in the medals table.
Diyora Keldiyorova makes history as first Olympic judo champion of Uzbekistan
Diyora Keldiyorova won a historic gold medal at Paris Olympics, becoming Uzbekistan’s first Olympic champion in judo and the first female medallist in judo.
Third Bukhara Night Race to be held on 24 August
The international Bukhara Night Race will be held on 24 August. More than 1,600 athletes from 20 countries took part last year. This year, the number of participants is expected to double.
Uzbekistan Olympic team uniform unveiled (photos)
The uniform of Uzbekistan’s Olympic team was presented in Tashkent at a ceremony attended by the prime minister and the Senate chairperson. Like the 2020 Olympic uniform, it was developed by the 7Saber brand.
President visits cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, meets with youth
President of Uzbekistan met with the youth at the newly opened cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, launched last December at a cost of 30 billion soums. The arena is capable of hosting international competitions in boxing, wrestling, basketball, table tennis, chess, and other sports.
Magnus Carlsen: ‘In blitz, I am a significant favorite. In rapid chess, many can win, including Nodirbek'
In Samarkand, the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships commenced with a press conference and opening ceremony. Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen regards himself as a “significant favorite” in blitz, recognizing the potential of many players, including Nodirbek, in rapid chess.
Female cyclists from Uzbekistan to make their debut Tour de France appearance
For the first time in history, the Tashkent City Women Professional Cycling Team from Uzbekistan will compete in all women’s cycling races of the World Tour in 2024. One of the races will be the multiday road cycling event — Tour de France.
Afruza Khamdamova becomes first world chess champion in history of Uzbekistan
Chess player Afruza Khamdamova won early the World Youth Championship U14 2023 in Italy. She became Uzbekistan’s first ever chess champion. She missed the first round due to a delay in the issuance of a Schengen visa. Despite the technical defeat, she was able to secure nine victories.
Women’s team of Uzbekistan wins 2 silver medals at Asian Half Marathon Championship 2023 in Dubai
As the Asian Half Marathon Championships in Dubai (UAE) is complete, Uzbekistani athletes return home with two silver medals in individual and team events.
Samarkand will host 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships
For the first time, Samarkand will host the World Rapid & Blitz Championships. From December 26 to 30, the world’s best chess players will compete for the title of world champions in rapid and blitz. FIDE head Arkady Dvorkovich commented on the choice of Uzbekistan as the venue.
Uzbek chess players among top 15 at 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss
Over 100 of the world’s strongest chess players, including representatives of Uzbekistan, competed in the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss. The Uzbek team significantly improved their results and entered the top 15, aiming to qualify for the Candidates Tournament. Sindarov surpassed the rating of 2700.
Uzbek President signs decree to boost football development
The President of Uzbekistan signs a decree bolstering football development, with emphasis on youth engagement, transforming football schools into academies, and tapping into international expertise from countries like Japan and Croatia.
Alisher Sultanov elected President of National Olympic Committee
New management team of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan was elected.
Judo Grand Prix to be held in Tashkent
Tashkent will host international judo tournament for the fourth time.
Gallery: Synchronized swimming tournament held in Tashkent
Synchro swimmers from Uzbekistan successfully participated in international tournament Suv Parisi (Mermaid).
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