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Uzbekistan Taekwondo Team Wins Six Medals at Qatar Open

Uzbekistan Taekwondo Team Wins Six Medals at Qatar Open
Uzbekistan Taekwondo Team Wins Six Medals at Qatar Open / Photo: Uzbekistan National Olympic Committee.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s national WT taekwondo team won six medals at the Qatar Open international tournament in Qatar’s capital, Doha, including two golds, one silver and three bronze medals, the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan reported.

Yodgorbek Djuraboev won gold in the men’s under-87 kg category, while Svetlana Saidova took gold in the women’s over-73 kg division.

Madina Mirabzalova won silver in the women’s under-57 kg category.

Uzbekistan’s bronze medallists were Najmiddin Kosimkhojiyev in the men’s under-74 kg category, Shabbona Abduvaliyeva in the women’s under-57 kg division and Mohidil Uktamjonova in the women’s under-62 kg category.

Saidova was named the tournament’s best female athlete, while Uzbekistan’s women’s team was recognised as the best women’s team.

Uzbekistan finished second in the overall team standings, behind Tunisia.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.