Young judoists shine in Penang, multiple gold medals won
Young Uzbek judokas from the "Pantera Sport" and "Poytaxt" clubs delivered a dominant performance at the Penang Open International tournament in Malaysia. The team secured multiple gold medals across various age categories, with standout victories from athletes such as Azizbek Rustamov, Umar Khamidullaev, and Abdulloh Murodov. In addition to the top honors, the delegation earned silver and bronze medals, showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s youth programs. This successful outing highlights the rising potential of Uzbekistan’s next generation of judo stars on the global stage.
The "Penang Open International – 2026" international competition, held for junior and youth age categories in the Malaysian state of Penang, concluded successfully for young Uzbekistani judokas.
Representatives from the "Pantera Sport" and "Poytaxt" clubs under the "Judo Sport Club" delivered worthy performances on the tatami, recording a series of high results. Our young athletes demonstrated not only victories but also confidence and character.
The gold medalists, in particular, deserve special recognition. In the B8 age category (-28 kg), Rustamov Azizbek outclassed his opponents. In the B11 category (-45 kg), Xamidullayev Umar secured the championship. Several victories were recorded in the B13 age category — Abdulloh Murodov (-30 kg), Muhammadyusuf Qutbiddinov (-50 kg), and Botirboy Shoanvarov (-55 kg) were unrivaled in their weight classes. Additionally, in the B15 age category (-45 kg), Abdurahimov Muhammad also earned a gold medal.
A silver medal was credited to Karimov Muhammadali in the B13 age category. A bronze medal in the same age group was won by Abdulboriy Abrasulov.
These results once again proved that our young judokas are ready for competition on the international stage. In short, a new generation is emerging on the tatami — and they are coming in serious.
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