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.
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.
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.
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