Today, July 16, junior judo competitions are starting in Amman, the capital of Jordan, as part of the Asian Championship.
On the first day of the tournament, the most talented young judokas from twenty countries will take part. The fighting will take place in eight weight categories.
In the men's categories (-50, -55, -60, -66 kg) and women's categories (-40, -44, -48, -52 kg), young judokas, including Akbar Sharipov, Ma'murjon Abduvahobov, Bobur Yusupov, Davlatbek Ahrorov, Abubakr Sattorov, Akromjon Karimov, Irodu Sirojiddinov, Alina Kolyucheva, Dilafruz Boltaboyeva, Charos Hikmatov, Mohinur Ollaberganov, and Kumushbibi Ergashev, are vying for prize places in their respective weight groups.
The Asian Championship will last until July 17.
Today, July 16, boxing competitions will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the Asian champions among men in the U19 and U23 age categories will be determined. The Uzbekistan national team, consisting of 14 glove masters, has arrived at these two age groups.
The team's presence is a vivid testament that the victorious path of the Uzbek boxing school continues, and a new generation of champions is being formed in the country.
In the U19 category, matches are scheduled between pairs such as Utkirbek Norqosimov versus Edil Askanbay (Kazakhstan) in the under 50 kg class, and Elyor Rustamov versus Aditya (India) in the under 55 kg class. Also in this group, Muhammadrizo Ukimov will fight Siva Chainarong (Thailand) in the under 60 kg class, Sukhrob Rahmatullaev against Dongjin Kim (South Korea) in the under 75 kg class, Abror Sharipov against Timur Taibekov (Kazakhstan) in the under 80 kg class, Sardorbek Bahromkhojaev against Ruslan Akhmetov (Kazakhstan) in the under 85 kg class, Asadbek Sultanboev against Shubham Rajput (India) in the under 90 kg class, and Islom Salikhov against Vladislav Samojonov (Kazakhstan) in the over 90 kg class.
In the U23 category, matches are planned: Ilhomjon Irgashev versus Vanshaj (India) in the under 65 kg class, Abdulloh Madaminov versus Nurbek Mursal (Kazakhstan) in the under 70 kg class, Fazliddin Erkinboev versus Onur Seilhan (Kazakhstan) in the under 80 kg class, Norbek Abdullaev versus Mukataev (Kazakhstan) in the under 85 kg class, Samir Sobirov versus Ibragim Betaev (Kazakhstan) in the under 90 kg class, and Ozodbek Aliyev versus Mirzikir Koshaliyev (Kyrgyzstan) in the over 90 kg class.
According to the presented pairs, representatives of the Uzbekistan national team will participate in 8 boxing matches in the U19 age group and 6 matches among U23 athletes. It should be noted that recently, final matches were held in the U23 women's category. In them, the Uzbekistan team took first place overall, winning 6 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals across 10 weight categories. Kazakhstan came in second place, and India came in third. Among the finalists, Gulsewar Ganieva, Khumorabonu Mamazhonova, Mushtariybon Ibrohimjonova, Sevinch Khuramova, Rukhshona Parpiyeva, and Sobirakhon Shahobiddinova were named gold medalists; Raihona Qurbanboeva—silver; and Uzukzamol Yunusova and Oisha Toirova—bronze.
The list of participants for the finals of the Asian Boxing Championship in the U19 and U23 age categories in Jakarta, Indonesia, has been announced following the semi-finals.
Twenty-seven athletes from the national team of Uzbekistan have qualified for the upcoming fights for the title of Asian Champion in the U19 and U23 categories.
Overall, the Kazakhstan national team ranked second among the national teams, securing a spot in the final with twenty-two participants. Other teams advancing to the next stages include India (18), Japan (4), South Korea (2), Kyrgyzstan (2), and Indonesia (2). Additionally, teams from Thailand, Taiwan, and Mongolia sent one representative each.
According to the championship program, today is designated as a day off for all participants. The finals of the Asian Boxing Championship in the women's U19 and U23 categories will take place tomorrow, while the men's final matches are scheduled for July 16.
The qualification stage of the 'President of the Olympics' handball tournament among youth men's teams has started in the capital of Uzbekistan. These competitions are being held at the base of the Center for Training in Republican and Paralympic Sports.
Before the start of the games, a meeting of the accreditation commission and a draw ceremony took place. Ismoil Mathalikov, head of the Handball Federation of Uzbekistan, familiarized the leaders and coaches of the teams with the program of the republican final, the procedure for conducting the group stage, as well as the refereeing and technical rules.
According to the results of the draw, teams from Khorezm, Samarkand, and Tashkent were placed in Group 'A'. Teams from Fergana, Navoiy, and Jizzakh will compete in Group 'B'. Groups 'C' and 'D' include teams from Andijan, Syrdarya, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Karakalpakstan Republic, Bukhara, Namangan, and Tashkent Region, respectively.
The following matches are scheduled for the first day of the republican qualifying competitions: Tashkent versus Samarkand, Navoiy versus Jizzakh, Andijan versus Surkhandarya, Karakalpakstan Republic versus Tashkent Region, Syrdarya versus Kashkadarya, and Bukhara versus Namangan.
The competitions will last until June 6 according to the approved program. Teams that succeed in the group stage will fight for the right to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
