The World Boxing Association (WBA) has published an updated ranking of professional boxers following July. The new list features nine representatives from Uzbekistan, two of whom have maintained their positions as ranked contenders in their respective weight classes.
Furthermore, promising boxer Ruslan Abdullaev has entered the WBA rankings for the first time. Achieving high placements in professional boxing is an important step toward winning a world championship title.
The new ranking, published by the WBA after July, once again demonstrated the strengthening position of Uzbek professional boxing on the international stage. Nine boxers from Uzbekistan are included in the updated list.
Among them, Bektemir Melikquziyev (super middleweight) and Muhammad Shekhov (first lightweight) hold their places as ranked contenders in their respective weight categories. Murodjon Ahmadaliev is also listed third, Hasangboy Dusmatov sixth, Isroil Madrimov seventh, Otabek Kholmatov and Shahram Giyosov eighth, and Sirochbek Ismoilov occupies thirteenth place.
Ruslan Abdullaev entered the WBA rankings for the first time in the first welterweight category, taking thirteenth place. The retention of two boxers as ranked contenders and the addition of another Uzbek to the rankings serve as a clear confirmation of the growing competitive environment and international authority of professional boxing in the country.
In a situation where human trust is the most valuable asset, there are also attempts to illegally obtain large sums of money by abusing this trust. However, in places where the rule of law is ensured, such actions do not go unpunished.
As a result of enforcement actions conducted by the Chustsky District Department of the Enforcement Department under the auspices of the Prosecutor General's Office, the full amount of 287 million soums was collected from the debtor I.M. in favor of the claimant Z.B.
It was found that the debtor received a significant sum of money from a woman who worked with him in a furniture production workshop abroad, relying on her trust and various promises. Later, he failed to fulfill his obligation to return these funds.
Regarding this situation, the court made a decision to recover the debt that arose from fraud. Thanks to the enforcement actions carried out by the district department of the Bureau within the framework of legal norms, the court's decision was fully executed, restoring the property rights of the affected citizen, who was returned 287 million soums.
A fundamental shift is occurring in global demography. While concerns several decades ago were focused on excessive population growth, the primary threat today is the sharp decline in birth rates and population aging.
To maintain demographic stability and prevent natural population decline, an average rate of 2.1 children per woman is required. However, more than half of the world's population lives in countries where this safe rate is lower.
The most serious consequences of the crisis are visible in Asia and Europe. In South Korea, which was considered an absolute record holder for the process, the fertility rate hovers around 0.7. High real estate costs, intense competition in the labor market, and the expenses of raising children force young people to forgo starting a family and having children.
In Japan, which has become one of the oldest nations, this figure is approximately 1.2, and the country's population is shrinking by hundreds of thousands annually. China, which long pursued the 'One child, one family' policy, has also fallen into a severe demographic trap: the fertility rate reached 1, and the population began to decrease. As a result, India has taken the position of having the largest population.
The situation in Europe is also critical: the average birth rate across the continent is 1.46. For example, Italy (1.2) and Spain (1.16) are facing serious population aging. In the USA, the rate is 1.6, and the demographic balance is mainly maintained through external immigration.
The sharp drop in birth rates worldwide is linked to several interconnected factors. Firstly, urbanization and the high cost of living in cities place significant pressure on family budgets. Secondly, as women receive higher education and have more opportunities for career advancement, the age of marriage is noticeably postponed. Thirdly, family and personal values are changing: among the younger generation, the tradition of living without children or limiting themselves to one child is becoming popular.
The demographic crisis entails serious economic and social consequences. The reduction in the workforce and the increase in the number of pensioners create unprecedented strain on state budgets and pension systems. Economic growth and innovation rates are slowing down, and due to a lack of children, schools and kindergartens are closing, while the demand for nursing homes is increasing.
Despite developed countries (South Korea, Japan, and European countries) allocating huge financial resources and providing tax incentives to stimulate birth rates, these efforts have not yet yielded the expected results. In regions such as Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, and in Africa, high birth rates persist. Consequently, a sharp change in the balance of economic power in the world and the direction of global labor migration is possible in the near future.
In the city of Navoiy, a 'Friendship Evening' was organized at the Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment as part of the 'Friendship' week, held on the occasion of International Day of Friendship on July 30th.
One of the key areas of state policy in New Uzbekistan is strengthening the value of the individual, interethnic harmony, and religious tolerance. The large-scale reforms being carried out in the country contribute to strengthening mutual respect, solidarity, and civic unity in society.
During the event, a creative meeting on the topic 'Uzbekistan – Land of Tolerance' took place, attended by members of the 'Ma'rifat' Enlightenment Society, representatives of state and public organizations, youth, and the general public.
Speakers at the event particularly emphasized that the interests of the individual, interethnic harmony, and strengthening trust among citizens are at the heart of the reforms being conducted in the country. It was noted that work continues to ensure the rights and interests of representatives of various nations and ethnicities, as well as to preserve their national values, language, and culture.
Rustam Khaitov, head of the Navoiy Branch of the Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment, noted that the atmosphere of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect established in the country received high praise at the 'Friendship Evening'. He stressed that educating the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism, tolerance, and humanistic values is one of the important tasks of modern reforms. Furthermore, artistic and cultural programs prepared by national cultural centers were presented, which contributed to the wide promotion of the ideas of friendship, solidarity, and mutual respect among representatives of different nations and ethnicities.
The 'Friendship Evening' events held in the Navoiy region serve to strengthen peace, stability, and interethnic harmony in the country alongside economic and social development.
