Tashkent will host athletes from nine countries at the 3rd Open Central Asian Championships.
From August 23 to 25, Tashkent will become the center of the region's athletics scene. Athletes from nine countries will attend the 3rd Central Asian Open Championships. Uzbekistan will be represented by 188 athletes at the home event. Over three days, medals will be awarded in nearly every athletics discipline at the capital's stadiums. The program includes sprints, middle and long distances, hurdles and steeplechase, jumps […]
Tashkent is preparing to host athletes from nine countries at the 3rd Open Central Asian Championships, which will be held from August 23 to 25. Uzbekistan, as the host country, will be represented by 188 athletes.
Over the course of three days, medals will be awarded in virtually every track and field discipline at the capital's stadiums. The program includes sprints, middle and long distances, hurdles, steeplechase, long jump, high jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, hammer throw, and javelin. Particular attention is being given to the 4x400-meter mixed relay, known for its dynamic and spectacular nature. Competitions will take place on the morning and evening of August 23 and 24, with the finals concluding on the morning of August 25.
Teams from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Thailand, Singapore, Georgia, and Saudi Arabia have submitted applications to participate. Kazakhstan will send the largest foreign delegation, whose athletes will pose serious competition to Uzbekistan's strongest track and field athletes in most disciplines.
The main venue for the championship will be the Olympic Village in Tashkent, whose stadium seats 10,000 spectators and will provide participants with the opportunity to compete in one of the capital's most modern sports arenas. Some technical events will be held at the stadium of the Uzbekistan Athletics Federation.
The Central Asian Running and Walking Academy is the key organizer of the championship, preparing the tournament in collaboration with sports organizations from Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The organizational and judging teams include specialists from Uzbekistan, as well as international and regional experts, whose experience allows them to conduct the competition in accordance with the requirements of international track and field tournaments.
Shukhrat Usmanov, Director of the Central Asian Running and Walking Academy, emphasized that for young athletes, the Tashkent championship is not only a fight for medals but also an opportunity to gain experience in international competition, test their form, and evaluate their level against strong competitors. The tournament will be an important milestone in long-term preparations for major international events, including the 2027 Asian Athletics Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Tashkent already has successful experience hosting the regional open championship. In 2024, the Uzbekistan team won 69 medals at the tournament: 18 gold, 28 silver, and 23 bronze. For this year's championship, the country has assembled a strong lineup of athletes from across the region.
The new championship continues this tradition, but its significance extends beyond the medal count. For the athletes, it offers international competition on their home turf, for specialists, it offers professional exchange, and for Tashkent, it represents another step toward strengthening its role in the calendar of major sporting events in Central Asia.