Uzbekistan’s Young Weightlifters Conclude World Championships with 17 Medals
The Junior and Youth World Weightlifting Championships have wrapped up in Lima, Peru, with Uzbekistan’s rising stars delivering an impressive performance on the global stage. On the final day of competition, Kudratbek Salimjonov earned a bronze medal in the snatch event in the -109 kg weight category.
In total, Team Uzbekistan claimed 17 medals at the championships — including 3 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze — showcasing the growing strength of the nation’s weightlifting program.
Medal Breakdown by Athlete:
Mohinur Esonboeva – 2 gold, 1 bronze
Alisher Osmanov – 1 gold, 2 silver
Marjona Abdumutalova – 2 silver, 1 bronze
Munisbek Davletov – 2 silver
Diyorbek Ruzmetov – 1 silver, 2 bronze
Hikmatillo Khaydarov – 1 bronze
Dilnura Kholdorova – 1 bronze
Kudratbek Salimjonov – 1 bronze
The National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan congratulates the Uzbekistan Weightlifting Federation, all the athletes, and their coaches on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success on the road ahead.