Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent congratulations to the winners and participants of the Presidential Olympics sports competitions
The head of state expressed gratitude to the athletes' parents, teachers, and coaches.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent congratulations to the winners and participants of the Presidential Olympiad sports competitions. In the head of state's congratulation, the results achieved by young athletes were recognized, and they were encouraged to worthily defend the honor of the Motherland in future international competitions.
The Presidential Olympiad competitions were emphasized as not only a sports contest, but also an educational field that strengthens feelings of friendship, mutual respect, and patriotism among young people.
In the congratulation, athletes who achieved high results in the competitions were specially noted. In particular, Kumush Kochkinova from Kashkadarya won two gold medals in judo and kurash. Aisha Yenina from Tashkent was awarded three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in artistic gymnastics.
It was also emphasized that weightlifter Mushtariy Orolova set a world record in the over-60-kilogram weight category, recording a result of 109 kilograms in the snatch, 136 kilograms in the clean and jerk, and 245 kilograms in total across the two lifts.
In addition, a number of young athletes updated Uzbekistan records. In para-swimming competitions, Hikmatulla Haydaraliyev from Andijan and Shahnoza Yerejepbayeva from Karakalpakstan each won four gold medals. Durdona Jumanqulova, a track-and-field athlete from Syrdarya, accumulated 2014 points in the triathlon events, recording the highest result among 14-year-old athletes.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that all participants gained the necessary knowledge and experience in the competitions, and noted that there were no losers in these contests.
The head of state expressed confidence that young athletes will also worthily defend the honor of Uzbekistan in future continental and world championships, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He also expressed gratitude to the athletes' parents, teachers, and coaches.
