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Fazliddin Erkinboev wins bronze at Asian Games
Uzbek boxer Fazliddin Erkinboev won a bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in the men’s 80kg weight category.
Uzbekistan proposes life imprisonment for rape of children under 14
Uzbekistan has proposed tougher criminal penalties for sexual crimes against children, including long-term or life imprisonment for rape of those under 14.
Akbar Dzhuraev wins gold at Asian Games
Uzbek weightlifter Akbar Dzhuraev won gold at the Asian Games with a combined total of 423 kg in the snatch and clean and jerk.
Uzbekistan U-16 draw 3-3 with Kazakhstan U-17
Uzbekistan U-16 drew 3-3 with Kazakhstan U-17 before winning the penalty shootout 5-4 in their second match under Aider Kurbaev.
Ahror Ziyodullayev wins gold at Asian Games
Uzbek kurash athlete Ahror Ziyodullayev won gold in the 81kg category, while Anvar Anvarov took bronze in long jump at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Fomin, Yuldasheva-Shin duo win at Asian Games
Uzbekistan’s Sergey Fomin won his men’s singles match, while Sevil Yuldasheva and Maksim Shin advanced in mixed doubles at the Asian Games.
Uzbekistan wins two golds and bronze in kurash
Uzbekistan won two gold and one bronze medal in kurash at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with Pokizakhon Kamoldinova and Akhror Ziyodullaev taking gold.
47th World Chess Olympiad to be held in Abu Dhabi in 2028
The 47th World Chess Olympiad will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2028 after the flag was handed over at the closing ceremony in Samarkand.
Uzbek officials meet IOC President Kirsty Coventry
Uzbek sports officials met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and international sports leaders during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games to discuss cooperation.
Uzbekistan’s para judokas win seven medals at World Championships
Uzbekistan’s para judo team won seven medals at the World Championships in Tbilisi, including one gold, one silver and five bronze medals.