The sports tournament started in the Moynoq district of the Karakalpakstan Republic. This Uzbekistan Youth Wrestling Championship gathered young wrestlers from various regions of the country.
About 300 athletes joined the competition from Tashkent, provinces, and the Karakalpakstan Republic itself. Within the framework of the tournament, boys will compete for the title of champion in 13 weight categories, and girls—in 9.
During the traditional opening ceremony, representatives noted the reforms being implemented in the country aimed at developing sports, particularly wrestling, attracting youth to a healthy lifestyle, and providing comprehensive support to talented athletes. All participants were wished fair competition, great victories, and high results.
This championship is organized as part of the 'Dolzarb 90 Days' project, which was initiated by the President. It serves the goals of popularizing sports among youth, organizing their free time meaningfully, and further developing wrestling traditions. It is stated that this tournament in the Moynoq district will become an important platform for discovering future champions and strengthening the spirit of friendship and sport.
The Uzbekistan Youth Wrestling Championship will last until July 19.
The question of whether buying housing is becoming easier or more difficult is one of the most pressing issues worrying thousands of families, young people, and investors. This is especially true for those who aim to purchase housing through a mortgage, as any percentage change in the market has significant implications.
According to official data, although the growth rate in the housing market has slowed down, prices continue to rise. According to the National Statistical Committee, in the second quarter of 2026, housing prices in Uzbekistan increased by 1.3% compared to the previous quarter and by 4% compared to the same period last year. These figures indicate not a sharp jump, but the maintenance of stable growth.
The largest growth is observed in the apartment segment, where the average price increased by 5.5% over the year. Growth is even higher in the primary sector, where prices for new buildings rose by 7.1%, indicating sustained high demand for new housing. The secondary market showed more moderate growth—prices here increased by 4.2%.
Experts explain this situation with several factors. Firstly, population growth in cities and urbanization processes increase the need for new housing. Secondly, rising costs for construction materials, transport, and labor affect construction costs, leading to an increase in the price of new apartments.
Growth in the individual house market is significantly slower: over the year, prices for this type of housing increased by only 2%. This may suggest that the demand for multi-apartment housing remains higher than for private houses.
There is a difference in prices depending on the region. Many believe that prices are growing faster in the capital, but official statistics show otherwise. While the price of an apartment in Tashkent grew by 3.9% over the year, this figure was 7% in other regions of the republic. This indicates that construction activity and housing demand are also growing in the provinces.
Starting from the second quarter of 2026, housing prices are calculated using a new methodology—hedonic regression. This approach considers not only the average price but also important characteristics such as area, location, floor, and building quality, allowing for a more accurate assessment of real market dynamics.
Analyses show that there is no sharp 'price explosion' in the housing market. Nevertheless, steady price growth means that expenses for those planning to buy housing are increasing annually. In the future, it is expected that the increase in construction volume, mortgage lending programs, and the implementation of new housing projects will become important factors in ensuring the balance of supply and demand in the market.
Thus, the presented data is not just statistics, but an important indicator reflecting the direction of the housing market in Uzbekistan, the population's housing needs, and the influence of economic processes on the real estate sector.
Following the 19th Summer Asian Games in Hangzhou (China) in 2022, where the Uzbekistan delegation achieved its best historical results in terms of the quantity and quality of medals, attention is now focused on the upcoming 20th Summer Asian Games to be held in Japan.
Currently, the Ministry of Sport, the National Olympic Committee, and relevant sports federations are taking necessary measures to achieve worthy results at the 20th Summer Asian Games, which will take place in the cities of Aichi and Nagoya (Japan) from September 19 to October 4 of this year. Training camps are being organized for national teams, and analytical work and monitoring are being conducted with the participation of experts and specialists.
The Ministry of Sport, the National Olympic Committee, and the federations for wrestling, martial arts, mixed martial arts, and other sports have analyzed the preparation processes carried out jointly with the heads of these federations. During discussions, issues regarding the physical and psychological preparation of athletes for prestigious international competitions, as well as the effective organization of training camps, were reviewed.
Reports from responsible persons on the preparatory activities being conducted were heard at the meeting. Recommendations were put forward to improve the activities of coaches and strengthen the selection system. Following the discussion, the heads of the sports federations were instructed to timely and qualitatively fulfill the assigned tasks, increase the performance of athletes on the international stage, and ensure worthy participation in future Asian Games.
Previously, at the Asian Games in Indonesia in 2018, the country's athletes won 20 gold, 24 silver, and 25 bronze medals. In 2022, the figures improved: 22 gold, 18 silver, and 31 bronze medals were won. According to the author, the large-scale reforms being implemented in the country in the field of updating sports infrastructure, developing mass sports, and preparing qualified athletes indicate that 'Aichi-Nagoya-2026' will mark the beginning of new successes in the country's sporting history.
Nevertheless, in major sports, success in intense competitions against the strongest teams from giant countries depends not only on adequate preparation but also on luck. The author expresses hope that the athletes and national teams, oriented towards 'battles' at the Asian Games, will always have open doors to success.
In Tashkent, the capital, an gaming tournament took place among IIBB employees from structural and territorial units, jointly with the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department and the 'Zakovat' club.
As part of the event, 29 teams from the structural units and territorial departments of the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department competed for the title of winners.
After intense competition, the team from the IIBB of Tashkent city won first place. Second place was taken by the IIO FMB team from the Almazor district, and third place was received by the IIO FMB team from the Yunusobod district.
Each of these teams was awarded diplomas, commemorative gifts, and cash prizes.
