Uzbekistan wins 20 medals at CIS games in Azerbaijan
Athletes claim gold in shooting and sambo as Uzbekistan strengthens profile in regional multi-sport competition
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s athletes collected 20 medals at a regional competition in Azerbaijan that brings together countries from the former Soviet Union, a performance seen as further proof of the nation’s rising sporting ambitions.
The event, known as the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games, was created in 2021 as a multi-sport tournament to deepen cooperation among post-Soviet republics. For many athletes, it serves as a bridge between domestic championships and larger international platforms such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.
According to UZ Daily,Uzbekistan finished the games with three gold, three silver, and 14 bronze medals. Gold medals came from Azamat Kayumov in trap shooting, Muhammadyusuf Yusufjonov in sambo (under-71 kg), and Bilolbek Abdugapparov in sambo (under-79 kg).
Silver medals went to Adelina Khasanova in women’s singles table tennis, Valeria Khegay in taekwondo (under-46 kg), and Gamzat Maksetbaev in sambo (under-53 kg). The results highlighted Uzbekistan’s ability to compete in both combat and racquet sports, with podium finishes in areas where the country has been steadily investing in youth training.
The bulk of the medal haul came from bronze finishes across table tennis, swimming, taekwondo, and sambo. Among the standouts were butterfly specialists Javlon Ganiev and Muhammaddismoyil Rakhmonov in swimming, and multiple medalists in combat sports.
Sports commentators said Uzbekistan’s performance at the CIS Games reflects both government investment in youth programs and preparation for upcoming global events. The country has prioritized Olympic success in boxing, wrestling, and weightlifting but is now expanding into disciplines such as table tennis and swimming.
The games also offered a platform for emerging athletes to compete against regional rivals from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. For Uzbekistan, finishing with 20 medals signals not just individual triumphs but the country’s broader ambition to raise its sporting profile across Eurasia.
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