Uzbekistan’s U-19 junior national boxing team produced a medal haul at the Asian Championships in Thailand, finishing the tournament atop the overall team standings. The squad collected an impressive total of 13 medals, reaffirming its status as one of the leading forces on the continental scene.
Team Triumph and the Medal Tally
The final tally: 7 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals. This ratio enabled Uzbekistan to comfortably outpace its direct rivals in the race for first place in the overall team standings.
Seven Continental Champions
Seven Uzbek boxers stood on the top step of the podium. Among the women, gold went to Sevara Mamatova (up to 60 kg) and Sobirakhon Shakhobiddinova (over 80 kg). Among the men, titles were claimed by Jahongir Zayniddinov (up to 65 kg), Abdulaziz Jurakulov (up to 70 kg), Norbek Abdullaev (up to 80 kg), Samir Sobirov (up to 85 kg), and Islam Salikhov (over 90 kg). Each delivered tactically mature finals, showcasing sharp footwork, compact defense, and precise, telling combinations.
Silver That Strengthened the Lead
The team’s success was further reinforced by the finalists: Rayhona Kurbonboeva (up to 70 kg), Maftuna Musurmonova (up to 48 kg), and Muhammadjon Yakubboev (up to 75 kg), who secured silver. Their performances in the deciding bouts added valuable points to the team total and highlighted the depth of the roster.
Bronze as the Foundation of the Result
Bronze medals were won by Abdurakhmon Mahmudjonov (up to 60 kg), Maftuna Yangieva (up to 75 kg), and Rukhshona Parpiyeva (up to 81 kg). For a young team, such results are not just awards but a foundation from which future finalists and champions emerge.
The Significance of the Victory and the School’s Tradition
The championships in Bangkok, held under the auspices of World Boxing, served as a litmus test for the level of preparation of Uzbekistan’s juniors: systematic coaching, a well-planned competition calendar, and intense internal competition translated into high-quality boxing throughout the tournament.
From Origins to the Present Day
At the origins of the modern Uzbek boxing school stood the American Sidney Jackson. Born in New York, he found himself in Tashkent at the beginning of the 20th century and, remaining in the country, began coaching local youngsters, laying the foundation upon which victories like the current U-19 success on the Asian stage have been built.
