Kazakhstan is betting big on European-level football. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, alongside legendary Spanish forward David Villa, visited the unique Atletico Madrid Academy in the Almaty region. On ultra-modern pitches, Spanish strategists are refining future stars from hundreds of children who cleared a rigorous nationwide selection process. A massive infrastructure expansion lies ahead for the project.

The festival of grace, strength, and flawless technique in Tashkent has concluded with an absolute triumph for the domestic school of gymnastics. At the home Challenge World Cup series, Uzbek athletes did not merely challenge the world's elite; they packed the national medal tally with a comprehensive set of awards. From intricate routines on the rings to vibrant floor exercises, our gymnasts proved they are primed to win across all apparatuses.

A convincing victory over India has not only propelled our compatriots into the Asian Cup knockout stages but also secured a direct ticket to the World Cup. Now, the young talents are preparing to defend the nation's honor on the grand stages of Qatar.

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has officially joined the global sports elite. His transfer value has surpassed the incredible €100 million mark, placing the young player alongside the biggest stars of the modern era. Today, Khusanov is not just a talent, but one of the most expensive and sought-after assets on the European market.

The "Uzbekistan Open" international tournament concluded in the capital's "Olympic Village," serving as a brilliant showcase of the strength of the Uzbek WKF karate school. The competitions not only identified the strongest masters in the region but also functioned as a crucial preparation stage for the national team ahead of the year's major sporting challenge.

The 109th meeting of the Executive Board of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) concluded in Sanya, China. Uzbekistan, represented at the highest levels of the organization’s leadership, took an active role in shaping the future of the continent's major sporting competitions.

The Uzbekistan national ice hockey team continues its triumphant run at the World Championship in Division IIIB. In the latest round, our athletes demonstrated overwhelming dominance, leaving no chance for their opponents from North Korea.

The climax of the 2026 CAFA U-17 Youth Championship proved to be intensely competitive, as the destiny of the gold medals was decided in a head-to-head encounter between the tournament leaders. The Uzbekistan national team finished the championship in second place, narrowly missing the title to their regional neighbors after a hard-fought battle.

The Uzbek school of wrestling has once again reaffirmed its status as the strongest on the continent. At the ongoing Asian Championship, our compatriots demonstrated brilliant technique and a relentless will to win, adding both gold and bronze medals to the national team's tally.

One of the year's most significant youth events, the "Student Olympics of New Uzbekistan," has officially kicked off in Tashkent. Thousands of students across the nation are trading lecture halls for sports arenas to prove that the new generation stands for vitality and excellence.

The lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been finalized, with Iraq securing the final spot, while Iran’s participation remains a geopolitical question.

Uzbekistan international and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been named among the world’s most underrated footballers by The Athletic.

Two-time Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov is set to fight again in the professional ring. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, he will face Puerto Rican boxer Jonathan Gonzalez for the WBA interim championship belt.

Uzbekistan’s U-17 national football team claimed bronze medals at the international “Development Cup” tournament in Minsk after a dramatic comeback in the third-place match.

Uzbekistan’s women’s national cycling team has topped the Asian rankings of the International Cycling Union (UCI), strengthening its position among the continent’s strongest teams and climbing the global list.

The Uzbekistan U-17 national football team has learned its opponents for the 2026 Asian Cup. Uzbekistan is placed in Group D alongside Australia, India, and North Korea.

The Uzbekistan national team has secured four spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, ensuring participation in alpine skiing and short track events.

We are preparing thoroughly for these prestigious events together with our international partners. A meeting was held in Tashkent with the delegation of the Bureau of the World Aquatics Executive Committee and the President of the organization, Mr. Hussein Al-Musallam.

Uzbekistan’s U-23 national team produced a major upset at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, defeating group favorites South Korea 2–0 to secure a place in the quarterfinals as group winners.

Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Husanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 by Goalpost after a breakthrough year at both club and international level.