Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded state honors and medals to the Uzbekistan U-17 national football team, which triumphed in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia. The commentators who provided live coverage of the match on the Sport TV channel were also awarded the “Shuhrat” (Glory) Medal. The full text of the presidential decree was published by the president’s press service.

“In recognition of their remarkable talent and professional skill, extraordinary determination and resilience, as well as for demonstrating immense courage and perseverance in a prestigious tournament held in Saudi Arabia, winning the Asian Cup and writing a new glorious chapter in the history of Uzbek football; and for actively contributing to strengthening New Uzbekistan’s international reputation and fostering a spirit of national pride and patriotism among the younger generation — the following individuals are hereby awarded,” the decree reads.

Title of “Honored Coach of Uzbekistan” awarded to:

  • Ismoilov Islombek Murodbek ogli – Head Coach of the Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team

Kelajak Bunyodkori” (Builder of the Future) Medal awarded to:

  • Abdukarimov Miraziz – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Abdullayev Faridjon – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Abdumuminov Azizbek – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Aliyev Asilbek – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Bakhodirkhonov Muminxon – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Botiraliyev Hojiakbar – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Erimbetov Azizbek – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Izbaskanov Bakhodir – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Makhmudjonov – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team
  • Muradov Amirkhon – Player, Uzbekistan U-17 National Football Team