After the completion of another stage of the 'Grand Chess Tour' series, titled 'Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026', in St. Louis, USA, Javohir Sindorov gave an interview to journalists. He spoke about the progress of preparations for the upcoming tournament and the areas he is focusing on.
According to the information, Sindorov will participate in the competition for the world chess champion title against Indian player Gukesh Dommaraju. This match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15 of this year.
Another stage of the Grand Chess Tour series, named 'Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026', concluded in St. Louis, USA, where the winners and prize-winners of the international tournament were determined.
Sindorov won second place in this chess competition.
The results for the first half of 2026 demonstrate stable growth in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector. According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee, the volume of produced goods and services in this industry reached almost 271 trillion sums, representing an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period last year.
The main part of the total volume, amounting to 254.7 trillion sums, is attributed to the farming and livestock sectors. This underscores the crucial importance of this area for ensuring food security in the country, continuous supply of agricultural products to the population, and increasing export potential.
The volume recorded in forestry amounted to 14.3 trillion sums. This indicator testifies to the systematic management of efforts to preserve forest resources, expand green zones, and ensure ecological sustainability. This aspect is also important from the perspective of adapting to climate change and combating desertification.
Although the fisheries sector volume of 1.9 trillion sums does not yet constitute a large share of the total volume, there is an observed expansion of opportunities for sector diversification, fish farming in artificial reservoirs, and ensuring the domestic market with quality protein sources.
Overall, the growth rate of 4.7% indicates the effectiveness of increasing production volumes in agriculture, the implementation of modern agricultural technologies, and the support measures implemented by the state. It is expected that the results of the harvest season in the coming months will improve these indicators, and the sector's contribution to economic growth will increase by the end of the 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.
