Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: Uzbekistan’s Olympic gold judo star
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports.
Sport
Judo: Upper Austria Grand Prix Wraps Up in Style
The final day in Linz delivered thrilling judo action! Giorgi Jabniashvili, Yuliia Kurchenko, Ivan Felipe Silva Morales, Celia Cancan, and Guram Tushishvili claimed gold. Spectacular ippons and intense battles made for an unforgettable event, proving Upper Austria a perfect host!
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Linz Shines on Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix
The second day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling judo action. Slovenia’s Kajzer, Italy’s Esposito brothers, and Australia’s Coughlan claimed gold, while Austria’s Fasching thrilled the home crowd with a bronze. A fantastic showcase of skill and spirit in Linz!
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Judo Returns To Linz: Day 1 of the 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix
The 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix kicked off in Linz with over 400 athletes competing. Abiba Abuzhakynova, Yamato Fukuda, Oi Iroha, Ronald Lima, and Seija Ballhaus claimed gold medals in their respective categories, with thrilling victories and exciting moments for fans at the Tips Arena.
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Thrilling Judo in Tashkent and the Grand Opening of Diyora Keldiyorova Dojo
Tashkent celebrated the opening of the Diyora Keldiyorova Dojo with an electrifying day of judo. Yamaguchi, Maeda, and Galstian shone, while the home crowd roared for Uzbekistan’s stars. The local team claimed multiple medals in a spectacular showcase.
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German Rivalry Reignites as Japan Claims 10 Golds in Baku
The final day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Murao Sanshiro, Arai Dota, Ruri Takahashi and Ota Hyoga led Japan to a total of 10 golds. Anna Monta Olek triumphed in a fierce German showdown. Azerbaijan hosted a spectacular event for judo fans worldwide!
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Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories
The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam saw thrilling judo action. Home hero Zelim Tckaev secured Azerbaijan’s first gold, electrifying the crowd. Jessica Klimkait and Szofi Ozbas claimed gold in their new weight classes, while Ishihara Tatsuki impressed at -73kg.
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Japan Sweeps Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam with Five Golds
Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki Momo’s victory at -57kg. Azerbaijan celebrated two bronze medals, energizing the home crowd.
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Junior Judo World Championship: Teams put on a show on day 5
On the final day of the Judo Junior World Mixed Team Championship in Dushanbe, Japan defended their title with a 4-2 victory over France. Korea claimed bronze after defeating Mongolia 4-0, while Uzbekistan took the other bronze with a win over Azerbaijan.
