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How an uppercut and a ban led Bekzod Abdurakhmonov to Olympic greatness and back to MMA

Bekzod Abdurakhmonov, an Olympic bronze winner who tech-falled Jordan Burroughs, readies to pick up where he left his MMA career years ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

Rezoana adds another Asian gold to her collection

Rezoana Mallick Heena, the Asian under-18 400m champion in Uzbekistan in April, added the Asian under-20 championships gold to her growing collection at Yecheon, South Korea, on Sunday.

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Simdega kids watch their village rockstars shine in India's 22-0 win

KOLKATA: As India began their campaign in Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 against Uzbekistan in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, around 450 kids sat together and watched the game on a giant screen in a faraway village in Jharkhand.

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2023

China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

The News Lens · May 18, 2023

China’s Xi hosts Central Asia summit as Russian influence wanes

The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in Xian for a two-day meeting.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Javelin thrower Arjun wins silver at 5th Asian Youth Athletics C’ships

NEW DELHI: Ace javelin thrower Arjun did the country proud after securing a silver medal at the 5th Asian youth athletics championships, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The Times of India · May 15, 2023

Uzbekistan’s president seeking to extend grip on power: Analysts

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for a snap poll on July 9, which could leave him in power until 2040.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023

India drawn with Australia, Syria in 2024 AFC Asian Cup

The Indian men’s football team on Thursday drew a tough group as it was clubbed with heavyweights Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Doha in January.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Asian Cup draw: Australia face Syria, Uzbekistan and India in tough Group B

Socceroos will be wary of tricky opponents in Qatar finals, with improved subcontinent side are first up on 13 January

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Socceroos to play Uzbekistan, Syria, India in Asian Cup

The Socceroos will face Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the group stage of next year's Asian Cup in Qatar in their bid for a second title.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023