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AFC President Visits Olympic Village in Tashkent
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa visited Tashkent’s Olympic Village, praising Uzbekistan’s sports infrastructure and its experience hosting international competitions.
AFC Delegation Visits Football Centre and Stadium in New Tashkent
An AFC delegation led by President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa visited Uzbekistan’s National Football Centre and a stadium under construction in New Tashkent.
Mirziyoyev Discusses Football Development with AFC President
Uzbekistan’s president met AFC chief Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa to discuss cooperation, football academies, youth participation and major tournaments.
Uzbekistan and WAKO Discuss Kickboxing Development
Uzbekistan and WAKO have discussed expanding international cooperation and creating new opportunities for athletes during the 2026 Kickboxing World Cup in Tashkent.
Olympic Champion Diyora Keldiyorova Returns to Judo
Paris 2024 Olympic champion Diyora Keldiyorova will compete at the Aktau Asian Open 2026 in Kazakhstan after a two-year break.
Coca-Cola Student Cup 2026 Brings Together 68 Teams in Tashkent
Coca-Cola Student Cup 2026 brought together 816 students from 68 university teams in Tashkent, with Renessans defeating Stars in the final.
AFC President Sheikh Salman Arrives in Uzbekistan
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa arrived in Uzbekistan for an official visit from 16 to 18 October to review football development projects.
FIFA Unveils Brand for 2027 U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
FIFA has unveiled the brand for the 2027 U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, featuring the slogan “U Shape The Game” and cultural motifs.
Bakhodir Jalolov to Fight Solomon Dacres in London on 17 October
Uzbek heavyweight boxer Bakhodir Jalolov will face Britain's Solomon Dacres in London on 17 October on a card headlined by Dubois vs Wardley.
Türkiye Proposes Biennial Turkic Cup Football Tournament
Türkiye has proposed a biennial international football tournament featuring national teams from Turkic states, with preparations involving the country's football federation.