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Uzbekistan Finishes Third at Asian Para Games
Uzbekistan won 145 medals, including 45 golds, to finish third at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, achieving its best-ever result.
Fulham Explores Plans for Football Academy in New Tashkent
English club Fulham is considering opening a modern football academy in New Tashkent, drawing on British expertise and standards to develop young Uzbek players.
Uzbekistan Futsal Federation Chief Meets Portugal Legend Pepe
Uzbekistan Futsal Federation President Bekzod Mamatkulov met former Portugal and Real Madrid defender Pepe to discuss sports cooperation and futsal development.
Asila Mirzayorova Elected to APC Athletes’ Committee
Uzbek para-athlete Asila Mirzayorova has been elected to the Asian Paralympic Committee’s Athletes’ Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
Uzbekistan’s Para Athletes Win Eight More Asian Para Games Medals
Uzbekistan won eight more medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games on 23 October, including two golds, two silvers and four bronzes, with Khurshid Kodirov setting an Asian record.
Uzbekistan Wins 14 Medals in One Day at Asian Para Games
Uzbekistan won 14 medals on 23 October at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, including five golds, four silvers and five bronzes, with two Asian records set.
Uzbekistan and Portugal Agree to Expand Futsal Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Portugal plan to expand futsal cooperation through coach training, professional exchanges and friendly matches between their national teams.
Uzbekistan and Benfica Plan to Establish Futsal Academy
Uzbekistan’s Futsal Association and Portuguese club Benfica have discussed plans to establish a futsal academy and develop young players and coaching expertise.
Uzbekistan Para Athletes Win 15 More Medals in Japan
Uzbekistan’s para athletes won 15 more medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, including four golds, four silvers and seven bronzes.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 Dates Announced
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 will take place in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan from 17 September to 9 October, with the two countries co-hosting the tournament for the first time.