Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026
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Afruza Khamdamova earns International Master title
Uzbek chess player Afruza Khamdamova secured her third International Master norm at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
Barnohon Sayfullaeva wins high jump gold at Asian Games
Uzbekistan’s Barnohon Sayfullaeva won the women’s high jump gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with a 1.90-meter result.
Mirziyoyev awards Uzbekistan’s chess Olympiad participants
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has awarded chess players, coaches and officials who took part in the Samarkand Olympiads.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates Uzbek chess team on Olympiad win
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistan’s chess team on winning the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand for the second time.
Three Uzbek chess players win individual Olympiad medals
Three Uzbek chess players won individual medals at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, adding to the team’s second Olympic title.
Kasimdjanov reveals factors behind Uzbekistan’s win
Uzbekistan captain Rustam Kasimdjanov highlighted state support, team unity, a strong lineup and detailed preparation as factors behind the Olympic victory.
Uzbekistan wins World Chess Olympiad for second time
Uzbekistan won the World Chess Olympiad for the second time after defeating Ukraine 2.5–1.5 in the final round in Samarkand.
Timur Turlov elected eighth president of FIDE
Kazakhstan Chess Federation President Timur Turlov has been elected the eighth president of FIDE after winning 110 votes in the second round.
Uzbekistan secures ninth win at Chess Olympiad
Uzbekistan’s men’s team defeated Armenia 3.5-0.5 in the 10th round of the Chess Olympiad, securing its ninth victory and retaining the lead.
Uzbekistan Chess Federation wins FIDE Excellence Award
The Uzbekistan Chess Federation has won the Best Federation category at the FIDE Excellence Awards 2026 for its contribution to chess development.