It was recently reported that two-time Olympic taekwondo champion Ulugbek Rashitov has been handed a two-year suspension for violating anti-doping regulations.

Two-time Olympic taekwondo champion Ulugbek Rashitov has been handed a two-year suspension for violating anti-doping rules by failing to report his whereabouts on three separate occasions — a breach considered a serious violation under international anti-doping regulations..

Uzbekistan’s junior and youth national weightlifting teams achieved a commanding victory at the Asian Championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan, finishing first in both total points and medal count.

Uzbek striker Eldor Shomurodov is close to joining Turkish club İstanbul Başakşehir on a loan deal. According to renowned insider Fabrizio Romano, the loan is valued at €3 million, with an option to buy set at €2.7 million.

The competitions will feature young athletes trained by individuals and organizations active in youth sports, with regional winners advancing to the "Presidential Olympics" held each year in the Olympic Village.

Sardor Usmonov, a third-grade student from a Tashkent school, has made a name for himself and his country at the prestigious Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC), held in Singapore’s capital.

On 8 July 2025, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed Resolution No. PP-221 “On the Comprehensive Preparation of Uzbek Athletes for the XXXIV Summer Olympic and XVIII Paralympic Games, to be held in 2028 in Los Angeles (USA).”

Football club Pakhtakor has officially announced the end of its cooperation with head coach Pedro Moreira and his coaching staff.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have officially submitted a joint bid to FIFA to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, according to a statement by the Uzbekistan Football Association..

20-year-old Uzbek winger Muhammadali Urinboev has signed a four-year contract with Belgian side Royal Antwerp, as confirmed by the club’s official press service..

Midfielder of the Uzbekistan national team and Nasaf club, Akmal Mozgovoy, will continue his professional career in the United Arab Emirates.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have officially submitted a joint bid to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027. FIFA has already begun reviewing candidate proposals.

The Uzbekistan women’s national boxing team has concluded its participation in the latest stage of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cup, held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

The Uzbekistan women’s national football team has secured a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after a thrilling victory over Nepal in a decisive match that ended in a penalty shootout.

Uzbekistan secured first place in the overall team standings at the Asian Judo Cup for Cadets, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by winning a total of 29 medals..