According to the National Olympic Committee, the athletes who achieved outstanding results at the recent world championships received special gifts from the president.
Gold medalists were awarded $15,000 each, silver medalists received $7,500, and bronze medalists were given $3,750. Their coaches were granted a one-time cash prize equal to half of the athlete’s reward.
In addition, gold medalists received BYD Song Plus Champion cars, while silver and bronze medalists were presented with BYD Chazor vehicles.
It should be noted that Ruslan Nuriddinov became a three-time world champion after setting a new record at the Weightlifting World Championships in Bahrain. Meanwhile, Artur Guliev claimed gold at the Canoe Sprint World Championships held in Milan.
The Uzbekistan boxing team also excelled at the World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool, England, from 4 to 14 September, securing 11 medals – 6 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze.
Gold medals
- 60 kg – Abdumalik Khalokov
- 65 kg – Asadkhoja Muydinkhojaev
- 75 kg – Fazliddin Erkinboev
- 80 kg – Javohir Ummataliyev
- 85 kg – Akmaljon Isroilov
- 90 kg – Turabek Khabibullaev
