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Mirziyoyev Honors Uzbek World Champions in Robotics
14 people received state awards following the national team's victory at the FIRST Global Challenge tournament in Incheon.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on October 13, 2026, awarding winners of the international FIRST Global Challenge robotics tournament and their coaches. State awards were presented to 14 people — members of the national team, coaches, and managers.
The tournament took place in Incheon, Republic of Korea, with participation from youth from approximately 190 countries. According to the decree, Uzbekistan's team achieved a record result and won the world championship title.
Head coach Ziodulla Butakhonov was awarded the "Sodiq Khizmatlar Uchun" ("For Faithful Service") medal. The "Kelazhak Bunyodkori" ("Builder of the Future") medal was presented to team captain Ibrohim Salomov, technical coach Abdullokh Abduzhabbanov, and managers Safina Teshabayeva and Khosankhon Yusuphuzayev. The same award was given to nine team members: Shokhrukbek Akbarov, Akbarshoh Kosimov, Ayubkhon Mirakhmadov, Umarbek Pardayev, Shukrullo Sodikov, Makhkambek Teshabayev, Zhasurbek Tojikuziyev, Bakhodir Urmanov, and Khondamir Urmanov.
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- PrimaryUzDaily