A team of young chess players from Uzbekistan is successfully participating in the international tournament 'WTT Youth Contender Almaty 2026', which is being held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
As part of this prestigious tournament, representatives of the Uzbekistan national team won two bronze medals in individual matches.
In particular, Khurshid Akhmedov and Diyorbek Dilshodov competed in their respective age categories with high spirits and became bronze medalists.
Additionally, a pair from Uzbekistan, consisting of Asel Erkebayeva, and Priyanuj Bhattacharya from India won a bronze medal in mixed pair matches in the U19 age category.
The competition will continue until July 27.
An interview session was held at the Berdak State University of Karakalpak dedicated to admitting foreign citizens for study in the 2026/2027 academic year.
Foreign applicants from China, Russia, and Kazakhstan participated in the event, expressing their desire to receive an education at this university. The meeting took place both in person and online via the Zoom platform.
The interview was conducted by the university's Vice-Rector for International Relations, Kamol Khamidov. During the event, participants were provided with detailed information about the university admission procedure, available fields of study, the educational process, and the established conditions. Issues regarding document legalization, migration, and opportunities provided to international students were also discussed.
The process continued in a question-and-answer format, allowing foreign applicants to receive comprehensive answers from the vice-rector and specialists on all topics of interest. This event was highly significant for enabling applicants to get a closer look at the university's activities, fully realize the opportunities for education, and obtain necessary information about the admission process for the new academic year.
The international table tennis tournament 'WTT Youth Contender Tashkent' is taking place in the 'Olympic Village' of the capital. The competitions are characterized by intense matches.
More than 300 talented young players from 22 countries participated in this prestigious competition. Athletes compete against each other, striving to win victories and earn points for the international ranking.
The tournament is organized at a high level, meeting international requirements and standards. Necessary conditions have been created for all participants, and matches are held in various age categories. During the competition, young athletes demonstrate their skill, technical preparation, and sporting competitiveness.
This international tournament, which is being held from July 19 to 22, is of great importance as it contributes to enriching the competitive experience of young athletes, increasing their potential for participation in world arenas, and popularizing table tennis in the country.
The admission of entrance exams to higher educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year has begun in Uzbekistan. This process is a significant event not only for thousands of young people determining their future but also for the country's education system and youth policy, opening a new historical chapter.
For the first time in Uzbekistan's history, young people serving mandatory military service are participating in university entrance tests while still in service. This is the result of reforms initiated by the head of state and is an important step in ensuring the interests of the younger generation based on the principle of 'Human Value.'
This innovation stimulates the youth's desire for knowledge, allows for effective time management, ensures continuity of future plans, and creates a foundation for life after military service. It is also a vivid manifestation of the state's consistent policy of increasing intellectual potential and providing comprehensive support to youth.
In this regard, all necessary organizational and practical measures have been taken in the military units of the Nukus and Urganch garrisons, as well as in the regional security structures where conscripts serve, to ensure their participation in the tests. The safety of the servicemen was fully guaranteed, control over compliance with established procedures was maintained, and they were able to arrive and participate in the examinations calmly and on time.
According to the introduced procedure, servicemen recommended for admission to a higher educational institution based on testing results will study the first academic course remotely during their service period. After successfully completing military service, they will continue their studies at the chosen university starting from the second year, in full-time education format. This mechanism is recognized as a modern and reasonable approach that guarantees that the youth will not fall behind in either service or studies.
Young people serving in the military are not only brave sons ensuring the inviolability of the Motherland's borders but also future qualified engineers, doctors, educators, lawyers, and experienced specialists. Supporting their efforts to gain knowledge is one of the most important investments in the country's future. The new system promotes the upbringing of youth in the spirit of devotion to the Motherland, the pursuit of knowledge, and high ideals. This historical opportunity, combining military service and higher education, is one of the key reforms in the country's development history, helping to form a perfect generation.
