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Uzbekistan once again takes first place at Asian Para-cycling Championships
Uzbekistan’s para-cycling team claimed victory at the Asian Championships in Thailand, securing 26 medals — 12 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze. This marks the second consecutive year the team dominated the competition.
Uzbekistan wins Asian Championship in amputee football
The Uzbekistan amputee football team secured the gold medal at the Asian Championship. The team defeated all opponents at the tournament and conceded only one goal.
Timur Kapadze becomes new head coach of Uzbekistan national football team
Timur Kapadze was named new head coach of Uzbekistan’s national football team, succeeding Srečko Katanec, who stepped down due to health reasons. The Football Association highlighted Kapadze’s coaching talent, responsibility, authority among team members and constant pursuit of high goals.
“We chose the best coach in the world” — Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent on his move to Manchester City
Football agent Gairat Khasbiullin in interview with Gazeta.uz said that before Abdukodir Khusanov’s move to Manchester City, many European clubs, including 12 teams from England, showed interest. He spoke about the challenges of leaving Lens, choice of City and key figures in Khusanov’s development.
Abdukodir Khusanov of Uzbekistan joins Manchester City
Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov officially joined Manchester City, signing a contract until the summer of 2029. He becomes the first Uzbekistan’s player to compete in the English Premier League.
Exclusive interview with Abdukodir Khusanov: on his father, leaving Bunyodkor FC, challenges in Belarus and future goals
20-year-old Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov is about to complete his transfer to Manchester City. Gazeta.uz interviewed him in the summer of 2024 while filming a documentary about the Olympic football team. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev named Uzbekistan’s footballer of the year
Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullayev wasnamed Uzbekistan’s footballer of the year, with Husniddin Nishonov honored as top futsal player and Diyorakhon Khabibullayeva as best female footballer. Timur Kapadze was recognized as coach of the year.
Alisher Usmanov suspends role as president of International Fencing Federation
Alisher Usmanov, recently elected as president of the International Fencing Federation, voluntarily suspended his duties. His representative said the decision was made “with consideration of the interests” of the federation.
Uzbekistan to host World Fencing Championship in 2027
The 2027 senior World Fencing Championship will take place in Tashkent, serving as a crucial qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Alisher Usmanov re-elected as president of International Fencing Federation
Entrepreneur Alisher Usmanov was re-elected as president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) during a congress in Tashkent. The Ukrainian Fencing Federation expressed dismay over the decision.
Uzbekistan will not host 2025 Asian Youth Games, citing unpreparedness of the venue
Olympic Council of Asia announced the cancellation of 2025 Asian Youth Games in Uzbekistan due to the unpreparedness of sports facilities. The event will now take place in Bahrain. Uzbekistan had been constructing the Olympic Village for the games for several years, with an estimated cost of $289 m.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev elected head of Uzbekistan’s NOC, Otabek Umarov becomes first deputy
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been elected as chairperson of Uzbekistan’s National Olympic Committee. Otabek Umarov became first deputy chairperson. Oybek Kasimov was reelected as secretary general and Sherzod Tashmatov as deputy chairperson of the NOC.
Criminal liability for match fixing introduced in Uzbekistan
Criminal liability for bribery and corruption involving participants and organizers of sports competitions has been introduced in Uzbekistan. Penalties include large fines, restriction of rights for up to 3 years and imprisonment up to 3 years, extending to 8 years under aggravating circumstances.
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.
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