The "CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2026," which took place at the "Olimpiya shaharchasi" sports ground in the capital, had a significant impact on the development of this sport in the region and contributed to raising the level of play of the national teams.
In the final match among women's teams, the Uzbekistan national team defeated representatives from neighboring Kyrgyzstan, winning the gold medals. The Kyrgyz volleyball players secured the silver medals. In the third-place match, the Uzbekistan-2 team beat the Uzbekistan-1 representatives with a score of 2:0, earning bronze medals.
In the men's tournament of the "CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2026," the Iranian team became the champion, defeating the Kazakhstan team with a score of 2:0. The Kazakhstan team won the silver medal, and the Iran-2 team received the bronze.
Farhod Alimov, head of the Uzbekistan Volleyball Federation, noted that beach volleyball is actively developing in the region, and the level of tournaments and championships held has significantly increased. He emphasized that competitions for various age categories are organized in the country, which contributes to the formation of the national team and its reserve. The goal is to ensure the participation of the Uzbekistan national team in the 2028 Summer Olympics, and large-scale work is being carried out for this purpose. The holding of the "CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2026" in Tashkent was aimed precisely at this goal. Despite not achieving high positions in the men's games, significant practice was gained, and the women's teams began to demonstrate a high professional level. Alimov expressed confidence in achieving high results through the joint work of coaches, specialists, and experts, and also noted that a system for holding international competitions such as the "CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2026" has been created, and international partnerships are strengthening.
At the end of the tournament, winners and prize-winners, as well as volleyball players and coaches who demonstrated the best performance, were awarded commemorative gifts, diplomas, medals, and special cups.
Today, July 27, the final matches and third-place games of the 'CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2026' tournament for men's and women's teams will be held at the 'Olimpiya shaharchasi' sports complex in the capital.
In the final match among women's teams, the teams of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will meet. In the third-place game, the volleyball players from Uzbekistan-2 and Uzbekistan-3 will compete.
The final among men's teams will be between the teams of Iran and Kazakhstan. The match for third place will feature the teams of Kazakhstan-2 and Iran-2.
As part of this championship, a two-day international training seminar for referees was organized jointly with the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) and the Uzbekistan Volleyball Federation. The seminar, which covered both practical and theoretical sessions, allowed referees to analyze international beach volleyball rules, refereeing practices, and review disputed situations that may arise during a game, along with methods for resolving them according to international standards.
Regional (III stage) competitions of the 'Mahalla League' sports contests, aimed at attracting youth to mass sports, fostering a healthy lifestyle in mahallas, and identifying talented athletes, took place in the Syrdarya region. These competitions were held in high spirits.
The competition was organized in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 4, 2024, 'On measures to improve the system for developing team sports and identifying talented youth.' The tournament contributed to the development of mass sports in mahallas, the meaningful use of youth free time, and increased their physical activity.
The contests were held at the 4th type sports complex of the Syrdarya region, the open sports ground of the Pedagogical Institute of the Syrdarya region, and the sports hall of General Education School No. 2 in Guliston city. Teams selected from all 11 cities and districts of the region participated in the regional stage. A total of 437 sports enthusiasts competed in 132 teams from 67 mahallas.
The competitions covered disciplines such as chess, checkers, workout, streetball, volleyball, mini-football, and table tennis. Every match took place in an atmosphere of high rivalry, fair play, and true sporting spirit. Following intense battles, the 'Almazor' mahalla team from Boyovut district won first place in chess, and the 'Bunyodkor' mahalla team won among women. In checkers, the 'Hikmatli' mahalla from Syrdarya district was recognized as the winner, and among women, it was the 'Farhod' mahalla from Shirin city. The Ku'rkam diyor mahalla team from Akoltinsky district showed the best result in workout.
In streetball competitions, the Markaz mahalla teams from Boyovut district won the title of champion for both men and women. The Yangi hayot mahalla team from Mirzaobod district became the winner in volleyball, and the Davlatobod mahalla team from Yangier city won the championship among women. In mini-football, the Bekat mahalla team from Boyovut district was recognized as the winner. In table tennis, the representatives of the Oqoltin mahalla from Mirzaobod district showed the best results, and among women, it was the Adolat mahalla from Syrdarya district.
At the awards ceremony, winners and prize-winners were honored by Uigun Khotomov, the head of the Syrdarya Regional Department of the Mahalla Society. In his speech, he emphasized that the development of mass sports in the country has been elevated to a state level, and the 'Mahalla League' serves as an important platform for enhancing sports culture in mahallas, attracting youth to a healthy lifestyle, and discovering talented athletes for participation in subsequent stages of the competition.
It was noted that the tournaments contribute to strengthening the friendly atmosphere between mahallas, enhancing team spirit, and increasing public interest, especially among young people, in sports. At the end of the event, organizers presented diplomas, medals, cups, and valuable souvenirs to all winners and prize-winners in all sports disciplines. Now, the winners of the regional stage will represent the honor of the Syrdarya region at the republican level.
