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Tashkent to Host International GTO Sports Festival on 14 November
The international GTO sports festival will take place in Tashkent on 14 November, offering fitness tests, competitions and opportunities to set records.
Melikuziev Knocks Out Sharipov in Second Round in Dubai
Uzbek boxer Bektemir Melikuziev stopped Tajikistan's Karomatullo Sharipov in the second round of the Fury by the Sea main event in Dubai.
Otabek Umarov Nominated to Lead International Kurash Association
Delegates at the International Kurash Association congress in Astana unanimously backed Otabek Umarov's nomination for president ahead of the 2027 election.
Yakubboev Wins Freestyle Friday Chess Tournament
Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5 points from 11 rounds, earning a US$400 prize.
Begmuratov Wins World Junior Rapid Chess Championship
Uzbekistan's Humoyun Begmuratov won the FIDE World Junior Rapid Championship in Al Ain, while Uzbek players claimed two silver medals.
Five Uzbek Chess Players Remain in FIDE World Top 100
Five Uzbek chess players feature in FIDE’s top 100, with Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov holding fourth and fifth place.
Cannavaro Reviews Uzbekistan Teams' Plans for 2027
Fabio Cannavaro and Uzbekistan Football Association officials reviewed national teams' preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup and U-20 World Cup.
Akbar Djuraev Wins World Weightlifting Championships Triple Gold
Uzbek weightlifter Akbar Djuraev won three gold medals in the 110kg category in Ningbo, setting world records in the snatch and total.
Safonov and Batrakov Named in Russia’s Final Squad
Matvey Safonov and Alexey Batrakov have been included in Russia’s final squad for November friendlies against Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Uzbekistan U-20 to Play Two Friendly Matches Against Venezuela
Uzbekistan’s U-20 team will face Venezuela on 13 and 16 November as part of preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and FIFA U-20 World Cup.