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Sports News | Divyanshi Bhowmick Wins Gold at Asian Youth TT Championships
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Jul 1 (PTI) Young Divyanshi Bhowmick made history by becoming the first Indian in 36 years to win the U-15 girls' singles title at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships here. The 14-year-old defeated China's Zhu Qihi...

Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system
As Nepal gear up to face Uzbekistan on Saturday in what is effectively the group decider at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, the expectations on the pitch are far removed from the broader realities. While Uzbekistan’s men’s team has surged...

Sports News | Spotlight on Pragg and Gukesh in Zagreb
Zagreb (Croatia), Jul 1 (PTI) The difference in rating does not count much but going by form and records, India's numero uno player R Praggnanandhaa will start as one of the favourites in the third edition of Grand Chess Tour rapid and blitz...
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Humpy, Harika among Indians advancing to third round of FIDE Women's World Cup; Vantika held to tie-breaks by Ushenina
Koneru Humpy defeated Afruza Khamdamova by a 1.5-0.5 scoreline after holding the Uzbekistani to a stalemate in Game 2 on Thursday while Harika Dronavalli triumphed in an all-Indian clash against PV Nandhidhaa. Vantika Agrawal, meanwhile, faces...

Sports News | Crispin Chettri Targets Improved First-half Performances as Race to AFC Women's Asian Cup Heats Up
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 1 (ANI): Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table...

Uzbekistan ranks first in Central Asia for admissions to top global universities
Uzbekistan’s youth have achieved a milestone in academic excellence, ranking first in Central Asia last year for admissions to the world’s top 500 universities. The announcement was made by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a Youth Day...

Uzbekistan approves new program to employ high school graduates who don’t enroll in university.
Separate employment programs have been launched for high school graduates who do not gain university admission, as well as for students graduating from technical colleges and universities. These initiatives were announced during President Shavkat...

Sports, cultural exchange opportunities discussed
KARACHI - Chief Executive Officer of RK Sports Management Rais Khan called on Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Alisher Takhthaev at the Uzbekistan Trade Center to explore avenues of cooperation in the field of sports and cultural exchange....

Entertainment News | Jennifer Lopez Excited About Her 2025 Live Tour
Los Angeles [US], June 30 (ANI): Singer Jennifer Lopez can't wait to enthral her fans with her upcoming live tour. She has been constantly sharing posts regarding the 'Up All Night tour', which will kickstart on July 8, 2025. Also Read |...

Pakistan-Afghanistan Bilateral Sports: Need Of The Hour
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) BY: Riffatullah Orakzai Promoting bilateral sports between Pakistan and Afghanistan can foster mutual respect, strengthen people-to-people ties, and contribute to lasting regional peace and cooperation. Sports often provides...

Cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan enter new stage
A bilateral meeting has been held between Azerbaijan's Culture Minister Adil Karimli and Uzbekistan's Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov, who was on an official visit to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. Adil Karimli emphasized that the friendly...

Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

UN Tourism, Uzbekistan sign agreement to boost sustainable tourism and climate education
UN Tourism and Uzbekistan’s Green University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and climate innovation. Source: The Government portal of Uzbekistan The...

Sports News | Raw Talent of Priyadharshini Selladurai: From Paddy Fields of Thiruvarur to Thailand
Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 28 (ANI): Raw talent' is how coach Crispin Chettri defines Priyadharshini Selladurai, the Indian women's national team's newest goalscorer. As a loose ball landed right in front of her feet just inside the box, the...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements -UPDATED-1
On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements, APA reports. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...

Foundation Stone Laid For“Uzbekistan” Park In Baku
(MENAFN- AzerNews) On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laid the foundation stone for the“Uzbekistan” Park in Baku, Azernews reports. The“Uzbekistan”...

A Turkmen sportsman won bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling at the U17 Asian Youth Championship
16-year-old Ashgabat resident Aslan Agadadayev won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Championship among boys under 17 years old, which ended in the Vietnamese city of Vung Tau. The 11th-grade student of the Turkmen-Turkish...

Baku hosted second meeting of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council VİDEO
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC The second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council was held in Baku on July 2, with the participation of Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...

UZBEKISTAN: Judge refuses to explain rejecting 8 Muslims' appeals
Judge Khamid Bobokulov of Kashkadarya Regional Court – who on 30 April rejected the appeal by eight Muslim prisoners of conscience from Karshi against their lengthy prison sentences – refused to explain why he did so. "Well, I cannot answer you...