President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the athletes who participated in the Tokyo Olympics, their parents and coaches.
Today, August 13, with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a ceremony of awarding participants and winners of the XXXII Summer Olympic Games took place.
According to Kun.uz correspondent, at the ceremony, the head of state appreciated the athletes’ participation in the prestigious competition, noting that it was a worthy gift to the 30th anniversary of independence.
“We have all watched with great interest and excitement every performance of the Uzbek team in the most prestigious competition in the world.
In turn, our athletes have justified such a high level of confidence and brought bright victories to our people.
Undoubtedly, it was a worthy gift to the glorious 30th anniversary of independence of our country,” the President said.
Stating that the athletes won 3 gold and 2 bronze medals at the Olympic Games, the head of state noted that Uzbekistan in this regard has a high position in the CIS and Central Asia.
“We all know that the International Olympic Games will be attended by the best masters of sports globally.
You have bravely fought with world-renowned athletes, breaking 3 Olympic records and opening a bright page in world sports.
The national team of our country took the second place in the team event among the strongest athletes from more than 200 countries, the second place in the Commonwealth of Independent States and the first place in Central Asia. This is truly a great result in the history of Uzbek sports.
When our anthem was played in honor of our victorious children and the flag of our Motherland was raised high, our hearts were filled with boundless pride.
Of course, we should be proud of our heroic sons, the winners of the Tokyo Olympics, who are taking part in today’s ceremony,” Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.
