The World Chess Championship among boys and girls in the age category from 9 to 17 years was held in Antalya (Turkey) from December 16 to December 21 this year. The competitions were held in the rapid and blitz directions.
The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures for the preparation and holding of the U-20 World Cup in 2027" (No. PP–376 dated 12/15/2025) was adopted.
The Central Asian Fencing Championship among teenagers (boys and girls) has started in Tashkent.
From December 7 to December 14, the youth Para-Asian Games were held in Dubai (UAE), as a result of which the Uzbek national team took first place in the team competition. Yesterday, the national delegation returned to Tashkent.
Our compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov caused a sensation in London—achieving 6 wins out of 7 games and claiming the title of the London Chess Classic tournament winner.
Islombek Ismailov, the coach who led the Uzbekistan U-17 national team to the Asian Championship and the World Cup knockout stage, has been appointed as the new Head Coach of “Neftchi” Professional Football Club (PFC).
Gulshan Alimardanova (-50 kg) won the gold medal at the World Karate Championship currently taking place in Cairo, Egypt.
The head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, took part in the opening ceremony of the Republican Gymnastics School in Nukus.
In the final of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa city of India, Javokhir Sindarov defeated Wei Yi to claim the title of tournament champion.
The 19-year-old Uzbek chess player Javokhir Sindarov won the tie-break in the semi-final of the FIDE World Cup–2025 and advanced to the main final of the tournament. With this achievement, he also secured the right to participate in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
