Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has congratulated the winners and participants of the Presidential Olympics and thanked the parents, mentors and coaches who supported the young athletes.
In his message, the head of state highlighted the participants' sporting achievements, the importance of the competition for the development of the Olympic movement and the prospects for young athletes on the international stage.
Mirziyoyev stressed that the Presidential Olympics had become an important sporting event for the country. He said the competition was not only about winning titles but also provided a platform for educating young people, strengthening mutual respect and friendship among participants, and fostering love and devotion to their homeland.
The president said the event represented a practical step towards developing the Olympic movement in New Uzbekistan through new approaches and the use of national experience. In his assessment, the system created opens up broad opportunities for thousands of ambitious young athletes and promotes healthy competition among the country's regions.
Mirziyoyev noted that the competitions lasted more than two weeks. During this period, participants achieved strong results and set several records, helping to increase public interest in sporting events.
Among the outstanding athletes, the president singled out Kumush Kuchkinova from Kashkadarya region, who won gold medals in two disciplines — judo and wrestling.
Tashkent representative Aisha Yenina achieved strong results in the individual all-around competition in rhythmic gymnastics. She won three gold medals in the ribbon and ball events, silver in the hoop event and bronze in the clubs event.
The president also highlighted the performance of weightlifter Mushtariy Urolova from Tashkent region. Competing in the over-60kg category, she lifted 109kg in the snatch and 136kg in the clean and jerk. Her combined total of 245kg was described in the message as a world record.
Mirziyoyev also praised weightlifters Sherdor Eshpulatov, Ikrom Muminboev, Behruz Khasanov, Solikha Bakhodirova, Dilfuza Yuldosheva and Zuhra Ibrokhimova, who set new Uzbekistan records.
Among other athletes who achieved notable results, the president named Khikmatulla Khaydaraliyev from Andijan region and Shakhnoza Yerezhepbayeva from Karakalpakstan. Both won four gold medals in para swimming events.
The head of state separately highlighted track and field athlete Durdona Jumankulova from Syrdarya region. She scored 2,014 points in the triathlon competition, recording the highest result among 14-year-old female athletes in the event.
Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the winners and medallists of the Presidential Olympics, having gained valuable experience and competitive resilience at sporting venues across the country, would go on to represent Uzbekistan with distinction at continental and world championships, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The president emphasised that there were no losers in the competition. Every participant, he said, had gained new knowledge and experience that would help them in their future sporting careers and prepare them to compete for medals.
He also expressed gratitude to parents who encourage their children to take up sport, as well as to mentors and coaches who help young athletes develop and achieve results.
Addressing the participants directly, Mirziyoyev described their achievements as an important step towards competing on the international stage and urged them not to rest on their laurels. He stressed that future success would require even greater effort, determination and resilience.
The president called on young athletes to follow the idea of “Ўз”, maintain confidence in their abilities and continue working on themselves. He said true champions are distinguished not only by outstanding results but also by their ability to overcome difficulties and pursue their goals consistently.
Mirziyoyev concluded by wishing the young athletes good health, energy and further victories, expressing confidence in their future achievements.
