Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic champion from Paris 2024, is preparing to return to the tatami after a two-year break. The athlete will participate in the Aktau Asian Open 2026 tournament, which will take place in Kazakhstan.
The international judo tournament starts today, October 17, in the city of Aktau and will last until October 18. Diyora Keldiyorova is registered in the under 52 kilograms weight category. In total, 25 athletes from Uzbekistan will be represented at this tournament, competing for sporting awards in their respective weight classes.
Keldiyorova's participation is one of the most anticipated events for fans of Uzbek judo. Furthermore, there was previously information that German specialist Marco Spitka might potentially join the coaching staff of the Uzbekistan national judo team. He plans to personally work on Keldiyorova's preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.