A meeting was held in the city dedicated to preparations for the continental table tennis championship, which will take place in Tashkent this October. Representatives of ITTF Asia, the secretariat of the Asian Table Tennis Confederation, and representatives of the Uzbekistan Table Tennis Federation participated in the event, which gathered at the capital's 'Olympic Village.'
During the discussion, various organizational aspects were reviewed, including preparations for the championship, logistics, transportation issues, as well as media activities and other organizational matters.
Afterward, ITTF Asia representatives inspected the sports complexes in the 'Olympic Village' and the hotels where participant delegations will be accommodated. They highly praised the created conditions, the village infrastructure, and the amenities provided for athletes and official delegations.
ITTF Asia representatives voiced recommendations necessary for holding the Asian Championship in accordance with international standards. It should be recalled that the table tennis competitions are scheduled for October 19–25 of this year.
Participants of the Uzbek team are demonstrating respectable results in women's matches at the Junior World Wrestling Championship (U17), which is taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
On the second day of the women's martial arts tournament, July 31, Mukhlisa Masharipova, a member of the national team, will compete in the final of the 43 kg weight category. She will fight against German athlete Finja Vivian Strauch.
Previously, Mukhlisa Masharipova lost to American Suzanne Landini in the round of 16 with a score of 10:0. In the quarter-finals, she was defeated by Japanese Sera Furuichi 5:1, and in the semi-finals, she was beaten by Canadian Maya Nikeer with a score of 6:2.
Additionally, Shahzoda Azimova, representing the country in the 65 kg weight class, will face Ukrainian Irina Bukhtina today in a match for the bronze medal.
It should be noted that the international competition is being held with the participation of almost 700 young athletes from more than 60 countries and will last until August 2.
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.
