The Uzbekistan national team among youth secured first place at the world boxing championship held in Budva. Overall, the team finished in second place.
According to a statement from the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation, the Uzbekistan national team won first place in the team standings at the under-19 boxing tournament held in Budva, Montenegro.
The men's national team of Uzbekistan led the championship, winning three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Russia took second place (2 gold, 2 silver), and Ireland came in third (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze).
From the Uzbekistan team, Suhrab Rahmatullaev (75 kg), Asadbek Sultanboev (90 kg), and Islom Salikhov (+90 kg) became world champions. Sardorbek Bahromkhojaev (85 kg) received a silver medal, and Zulfiqor Adhamjonov (70 kg) received a bronze medal.
In the women's competitions, the Uzbekistan national team finished fifth, winning one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Nazokat Mardonova (51 kg) became world champion. Maftuna Yangiyeva (70 kg) received silver, and Mukhtasar Aliyeva (48 kg) received bronze.
In the overall standings for women, Russia took first place, the USA took second, and China took third.
Thus, the Uzbekistan national team concluded the championship by winning 8 medals: 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. In the overall medal count, the country ranked second after Russia.
The world championship, which took place from October 16 to 27, involved 474 boxers from 69 national federations. Matches were held across 20 weight categories.