The VI Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, have entered an active phase. Boxing matches within the framework of the tournament are continuing at an accelerated pace, and today the decisive matches for the final are being held.
The Uzbekistan national team is showing a worthy result at this stage - exactly six of our representatives made it to the semi-finals. They are entering the decisive battle to maintain their chances for the gold medal in their weight categories.
The boxers who will enter the ring today are:
In the -54 kg weight category, experienced Uzukjamol Yunusova competed against Aysen Taşin from Turkey. The judges awarded the victory to the Turkish athlete with a small margin. Thus, although Uzukjamol Yunusova lost in the semifinals, she finished the competition with a bronze medal.
In the -60 kg weight category, Odinaxon Ismoilova will compete against Fatima Zahra from Pakistan. Ismailova defeated her opponents with a clear advantage in the last three matches and intends to fight in the same spirit today.
In the -65 kg weight category, Abdulloh Madaminov will face Iraqi Ali Al-Sarray. The fight is expected to be evenly contested, as both athletes are distinguished by strong punches and good tactics.
In the -51 kg weight category, Zilolakhon Yusufova will compete against Rabia Topuz from Turkey. The match between this pair is expected to be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
In the -57 kg weight category, Khumorabonu Mamajonova will compete against the representative of Algeria, Chahira Selmouni. In the next round, Mamajonova plans to improve her fighting style, knock her opponent out of the defense, and gain an advantage.
In the men's boxing competitions, Madiyar Daniyarov (60 kg) will compete against the representative of Iran, Daniyal Shahbakhsh. This fight is of great interest as a rivalry between the boxing schools of the two countries.
According to the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan, the team members are in good spirits before the fight, and the coaching staff has developed an individual training program for each athlete.
The Islamic Solidarity Games are important not only as a competition, but also as a platform for strengthening friendship and sports solidarity. Uzbek boxers are eagerly awaiting the next test to break the country's flag high at this event.
Today's semifinal results will determine the athletes who will advance to the final tomorrow. Undoubtedly, the Uzbek boxers will once again demonstrate courage and willpower in the ring, aiming to return to the Homeland with new medals.
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