The national boxing team of Uzbekistan received a grand welcome in Tashkent after their successful performance at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships for U19 and U23, which were held in Jakarta.
The Uzbek team, comprising 38 athletes, won 21 gold, six silver, and six bronze medals. This result set a championship record and confirmed Uzbekistan's leading position in Asian boxing.
The welcoming ceremony took place at Islam Karimov International Airport in Tashkent. Representatives of the sports community and media welcomed the champions, medalists, their coaches, and family members.
Attendees included Deputy Minister of Sport Sharillo Mahmudov, Head of the Center for High-Level Sports Development under the Ministry of Defense Mansur Mamadanimov, Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation Saken Polatov, and General Secretary of the federation Shohid Tillaboyev.
Representatives of the country's sports organizations congratulated the athletes and coaching staff on their achievements. They noted that the success reflects the high level of preparation of Uzbek boxers, the effectiveness of the country's athlete development system, and the successful work carried out with young talents.
The national team of Uzbekistan concluded its participation in the Asian Boxing Championship in the U19 and U23 age categories, which was held in Jakarta. On the final day of the competition, boxers from Uzbekistan won four gold and two silver medals in the U23 finals.
Ilhomjon Ergashev won the men's 65 kg weight category, securing the Asian title after defeating Vanshadja from India with a score of 4:1 in the final. Abdullokh Madaminov won gold in the 70 kg category, beating Nurbek Mursal from Kazakhstan with a score of 5:0 in the title bout.
Faziddin Erkinboev added another gold medal to Uzbekistan's tally, defeating Oner Seilkhan from Kazakhstan with a score of 5:0 by unanimous decision in the 80 kg final. In the men's category over 90 kg, the Asian champion was Ozodbek Aliyev, who overcame Mirzakir Koshariev from Kyrgyzstan in a tense final with a score of 3:2.
Silver medals were won by Norbek Abdullaev in the 85 kg category after losing 1:4 to Temrlan Mukataev from Kazakhstan in the final, as well as Samir Sobirov in the 90 kg division, who lost 2:3 to Ibragim Betaev from Kazakhstan. Farozbek Dusmatov received bronze in the 55 kg category, Abdurakmon Mahmudjonov won bronze in the 60 kg category, and Abdulaziz Abdulkhamidov finished third in the 75 kg category.
Overall, Uzbekistan won four gold, two silver, and three bronze medals across ten weight categories, allowing it to take first place in the final medal table. Kazakhstan finished in second place. The successful performance of the Uzbek team confirmed the high level of its preparation and leading position in Asia among young boxers.
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 women's national team of Uzbekistan won first place in the overall team standings at the Asian Boxing U19 and U23 Championship held in Jakarta.
Uzbek athletes participated in eight out of ten weight categories and won six medals: four gold and two silver. It was thanks to these achievements that the team managed to secure the first position in the overall standings. The Kazakhstan team took second place in the tournament, and India received third place.
Sabrina Chakomanova (up to 54 kg), Sevara Mamatova (up to 60 kg), Rushanabonu Isoeva (up to 65 kg), and Samira Turgunova (up to 75 kg) brought gold medals to Uzbekistan. All four athletes won their final matches with a score of 5:0. Among the winners: Chakomanova defeated Joyshri Devi from India, Mamatova beat Chahat from India, Isoeva overcame Tong Wong from Chinese Taipei, and Turgunova defeated Anshiku from India.
Nazokat Mardonova (up to 51 kg) was awarded a silver medal after losing the final to Indian athlete Chandrike Pujari with a score of 0:5, and Maftuna Yangiyeva (up to 70 kg) suffered a defeat in the decisive match against Kamila Ospanova from Kazakhstan with a score of 2:3.
The Asian Championship in Jakarta continues. Next, representatives of the national team of Uzbekistan in the U23 age category will compete for medals.
