International half marathon held in Tashkent with over 24 thousand runners participating
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International half marathon held in Tashkent with over 24 thousand runners participating

The 'Tashkent International Half Marathon' took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. The races held at distances of 5 and 21.097 kilometers gathered over 24 thousand participants.

Representatives of the country's top leadership attended the official opening ceremony. They emphasized that the annual development of mass sports in Uzbekistan is significant, and such competitions play an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle among residents.

Race Results

Following the competition on the 5-kilometer distance, Eldor Botirov was recognized as the winner among men, while Ruslan Khadzhiev and Behruz Shavkatov took second and third places, respectively. In the women's race on the same distance, Alina Khakimova won first place; Maftuna Akhmedova took second place, and Kamola Ablayeva finished third.

In the half marathon race of 21.097 kilometers, Andrey Petrov won among men, while Hasan Mirsoatov and Bakhtiyer Utkirov secured silver and bronze medals. Among the female participants in this distance, Marjona Akhmadaliyeva was the best, while Sadafbonu Nusratulloeva and Arofathon Imomalieva took second and third places, respectively.

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Celebratory events for Uzbekistan's Independence Day will take place in Tashkent on August 27

Festive events dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence are scheduled for August 27 and will be held in Tashkent. Cultural programs, concerts, and celebrations have been organized in six different districts of the capital.

Event Schedule

According to information provided by the press service of the Tashkent city government, the start of the festivities in Gafur Gulom Park, located in the Chilonzor district, as well as in Furqat Park in the Mirabad district, is set for 14:00. At 18:00, venues will open in the Yakkasaray district at Pushkin Square, in the Sergeli district where an event will take place in Central Park, and in the Almazar district on the territory of River Park square.

An additional event will take place in the Uchtep district in front of the city government building at 18:30. Various entertainment options are provided for visitors, including concerts, folk art exhibitions, a book fair, and national sports competitions such as kurash, chess, checkers, and tug-of-war. Entry to all events is free.

Earlier, on Wednesday, August 26, a ceremony was held to award citizens who received high state honors in honor of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence. The head of state addressed the attendees with congratulations, emphasizing that over thirty-five years the country has achieved successes comparable to those of an entire century, and noted that the diligent people are the main driving force behind these changes.

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