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Uzbekistan Wins Three Para Judo Bronze Medals at 2026 Games
Uzbekistan secured three bronze medals in para judo at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, with Ibrokhimjon Akbarov, Fotima Toirova and Bonu Babaeva reaching the podium.
Bobur Toshtemirov Wins Para Cycling Gold at Asian Games
Uzbekistan’s Bobur Toshtemirov won gold in the men’s 3km individual pursuit at the Para Asian Games, setting a new tournament record.
Uzbekistan Secures Two Spots in 2027 Chess World Cups
Uzbekistan has secured one qualifying spot each for the open and women’s 2027 Chess World Cups following the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
Shomurodov Scores and Assists in Basaksehir Victory
Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov scored and provided an assist as Istanbul’s Basaksehir beat Gaziantep 2-1 in the eighth round of the Turkish league.
Uzbekistan Wins 13 Medals at Aktau Asian Open 2026
Uzbekistan’s judoka won five gold medals and 13 medals overall at the Aktau Asian Open 2026 in Kazakhstan, finishing second in the team standings.
Kudermetova and Rakhimova Qualify for Ningbo Open
Uzbekistan’s Polina Kudermetova and Kamilla Rakhimova won two qualifying matches each to reach the main draw of the WTA 500 Ningbo Open in China.
Russian Goalkeeper Could Play for Uzbekistan
Russian goalkeeper Timofey Tolstenev, 17, could seek Uzbek citizenship and potentially become a candidate for Uzbekistan’s national football team.
Bakhodir Jalolov Defeats Solomon Dacres in London
Uzbekistan’s two-time Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov beat Britain’s Solomon Dacres by unanimous decision at London’s O2 Arena, extending his professional record to 18 wins.
Uzbekistan Wins Five More Medals at Aktau Asian Open 2026
Uzbek judokas Fotimakhon Tursunboeva and Nizomiddinkhodja Toshpulatov won gold in Kazakhstan, while three teammates secured bronze medals.
Diyora Keldiyorova Wins Gold After Returning to Judo
Uzbekistan’s Olympic champion Diyora Keldiyorova won gold at the Aktau Asian Open 2026 in Kazakhstan after returning to international competition.