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Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates Uzbek chess team on Olympiad win
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistan’s chess team on winning the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand for the second time.
Uzbekistan U-20 to play at Mirabror Usmanov Cup
Uzbekistan’s U-20 national team will compete at the 2026 Mirabror Usmanov Cup alongside teams from Saudi Arabia, Armenia and Russia.
Three Uzbek chess players win individual Olympiad medals
Three Uzbek chess players won individual medals at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, adding to the team’s second Olympic title.
Kasimdjanov reveals factors behind Uzbekistan’s win
Uzbekistan captain Rustam Kasimdjanov highlighted state support, team unity, a strong lineup and detailed preparation as factors behind the Olympic victory.
Uzbekistan wins World Chess Olympiad for second time
Uzbekistan won the World Chess Olympiad for the second time after defeating Ukraine 2.5–1.5 in the final round in Samarkand.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Uzbek women win sabre bronze
Uzbekistan’s women’s sabre team has won bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after losing to Japan in the semifinal.
Uzbekistan to face Syria in friendly on 1 October
Uzbekistan will play Syria in a FIFA international-window friendly on 1 October at Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan wins two golds and bronze in kurash
Uzbekistan’s kurash team won two gold and one bronze medal at the Asian Games, with Ibadatkhon Agojonova and Shokhrukhkhon Bakhtiyorov taking gold.
Uzbekistan U-23 to face Japan in Asian Games semifinal
Uzbekistan’s U-23 team will face Japan in the Asian Games semifinal on 30 September at Nagai Stadium in Osaka.
Maria Timofeeva reaches WTA 125 final in Porto
Uzbekistan’s Maria Timofeeva defeated Slovakia’s Mia Pohankova in three sets to reach the final of the Eupago Porto Open WTA 125 tournament.