As previously reported, the Uzbekistan Championship among seniors and youth, along with the “Uzbekistan Open” international championship, has officially commenced in the city of Chirchik.
Today, the grand opening ceremony of the competition took place. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan, First Deputy Chairman of the Weightlifting Federation of Uzbekistan Shakhrillo Makhmudov, as well as representatives of participating countries’ federations.
In his speech, Shakhrillo Makhmudov emphasized the great attention given by the government to the sport of weightlifting in our country. He noted that such competitions serve as a platform for preparing athletes for prestigious international tournaments and wished all participants the best of luck in the upcoming contests.