The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has published the list of players for the national team ahead of the upcoming training camp, which begins on September 21 under the guidance of head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has published the list of players for the national team ahead of the upcoming training camp, which begins on September 21 under the guidance of head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
During this camp, Uzbekistan will play three international friendly matches: against Iran on September 24, against Syria on October 1, and against South Korea on October 6.
The squad includes both players from domestic league clubs and legionnaires playing for foreign teams. Among the foreign players are Manchester City defender Abdukodir Husanov, Bashkashira forward Eldor Shomurodov, Bashkashira midfielder Abbas Faizullaev, Lugano goalkeeper Bekhruzjon Karimov, Rubin Kazan defender Jakhongir Urozov, Dinamo Makhachkala defender Mahmudjon Mahmadjonov, Saba (Azerbaijan) midfielder Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Baniyas (UAE) defender Azizjon Ganiev, Tractor (Iran) midfielder Odiljon Khamrobekov, and Antwerp (Belgium) forward Mukhammadali Urinboev.
The 'Pakhtakor' club has the largest representation in the squad, including Vladimir Nazarov, Mukhammadrasul Abdumadjidov, Khojyakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Dostombek Khamdamov, and Akmal Mozgovoy, as well as players from 'Nasaf' and 'Navbahor' clubs.
UFA specified that five players called up to the national team are simultaneously part of the Olympic team of Uzbekistan, which is currently participating in the Asian Games in Japan, and therefore cannot participate in this camp.
Tickets for the match against Iran can be purchased at the Istiqlol stadium ticket offices, as well as at iTicket.uz sales points in Tashkent.
The Uzbekistan Boxing Federation has announced the final roster of its team to participate in the Asian Games. The events will begin on September 19th in the Japanese city of Aichi-Nagoya and run until October 4th.
Six boxers are registered for the men's squad. Among them, Samandar Olimov will compete in the under 55 kg category, Abdumalik Khalokov in the under 60 kg category, Shavkatjon Boltayev in the under 70 kg category, Faziddin Erkinboev in the under 80 kg category, Turabek Khabibullaev in the under 90 kg category, and Jakhongir Zokirov in the over 90 kg category.
Tulkin Kilichev has been appointed as the head coach of the men's team. The coaching staff also includes Juan Enrique Steiner, Rahmatjon Ruziokhunov, Akmal Hasanov, Davron Gafurov, Nodir Gulomov, Alimardon Dostanov, and Sherzodbek Ahmadjonov.
The women's team will be represented by five athletes. Feruza Kazakova will participate in the under 51 kg category, Nigina Oktamova in the under 54 kg category, Sitora Turdibekova in the under 60 kg category, Navbahor Khamidova in the under 65 kg category, and Aziza Zakirova in the under 75 kg category.
Elshod Rasulov is the head coach of the women's team. He will be assisted by coaches Barbara Fernandez Jimenez, Islom Tajiboyev, and Azim Khudaykulov. Mirshohid Tillaboyev has been appointed as the team leader.
The medical staff includes Dr. Komildjon Rasulov and physiotherapist Jesus Alberto.
A press conference was held in Tashkent at the Museum of Olympic and Paralympic Glory regarding the upcoming participation of the delegation of Uzbekistan in the Asian and Para Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026. The Uzbek team plans to participate in 42 sports events at the Asian Games and in 11 disciplines at the Para Asian Games, including several debut categories.
The event gathered Deputy Minister of Sport Shahrullo Mahmudov, Deputy Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee Hikmat Toshmatov, Paralympic champion of Paris-2024 in para athletics Yorkinkbek Odilov, as well as representatives from the media and the sports community.
At the Asian Games, Uzbek athletes will represent 42 sports, 36 of which are part of the Olympic program. For the first time, representatives of Uzbekistan will participate in disciplines such as beach volleyball, volleyball, sailing, squash, and MMA.
Shahrullo Mahmudov commented on issues related to Japan's hot and humid climate, stating that the weather conditions will not be an obstacle for the republic's athletes. He emphasized that the conditions are the same for all participants, and all necessary opportunities for adaptation are provided for the athletes.
Speaking about the potential for winning medals, the deputy minister noted that thanks to state support, the chances of athletes are equal in all categories of disciplines. Furthermore, he explained the decision to send only the women's team to the handball tournament because it has higher chances of successful performance compared to the men's team.
Hikmat Toshmatov provided information on the preparation for the Para Asian Games. At the competitions in Aichi-Nagoya, Uzbek para-athletes will participate in 11 sports, three of which are new to the country: para fencing, para archery, and boccia.
The Uzbekistan Weightlifting Federation has officially presented the national team for participation in the XX Asian Games in the summer of 2026, which will consist of six Uzbek athletes.
In the men's category, Uzbekistan will send five weightlifters. Among them, Adhamjon Ergashev will compete in the under 65 kg category, and Diyorbek Ruzmetov will compete in the under 75 kg category. Hasanboy Berdiev is registered in the under 85 kg category, and Mukhammadkodir Toshtemirov will compete in the under 95 kg category. Olympic champion Akbar Jurayev will participate in the under 110 kg category.
In the women's category, Uzbekistan will be represented by Nigora Abdullaeva, who will compete in the under 53 kg category. Thus, the total composition of the national weightlifting team for the Asian Games includes five men and one woman.
The XX Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will take place in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
