19/05/11 - The success of Uzbek athletes

Дата публикации: Jan 19, 2012 3:45:8 PM

National team of Uzbekistan of Shotokan Karate-do has successfully participated in international competitions in Russia and Kazakhstan.

In the junior competitions of the international tournament held in Sochi on 1-3 May of this year, A. Ibragimov won a silver medal, while Z. Abdujabbarov, N. Nuriddinov, S. Burhonov, D. Ergashev, Z. Zhavdotodjaev and A. Khodjakulov were awarded bronze medals. Among women, the second place was taken by N. Djumaniyazova.

In the Open Championship, held on 6-8 May in Kazakhstan, young karate athletes have proved to be one of the strongest teams in the continent.

In kumite competitions Z. Zhavdotodjaev, N. Khaydarov and D. Khakimov rose to the highest step of the podium. Silver medals were won by D. Ergashev, I. Urazbayev and O. Sodirdjanov. S. Ismamov, B. Isombekov, U. Khusainov, S. Turahodjaev, A. Zainabitdinov, S. Komilov, H. Shahidov, S. Ahmedov, A. Ibragimov, S. Sultaniyazov and O. Gofurov were awarded bronze medals. In the women’s competition, N. Djumaniyazova won the gold medal, J. Sirojova the silver and, S. Rakhimova and Sh, Rakhimova were awarded with bronze medals.

In kata competitions among women Z. Tazetdinova won gold medal and the second place went to I. Sirojova. K. Koptenko and S. Rakhimova won the bronze medals. In kata competitions among the men, Ergashev D. and J. Juraev shared the third place.

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