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Diyora Keldiyorova won the first gold medal for Uzbekistan at the Paris Olympics. In addition, this award became the first Olympic medal in judo for women in Uzbekistan. Keldiyorova, competing in the weight category up to 52 kg, defeated the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics champion Distria Krasniqi from Kosovo in the final.
She started the competition with a victory over the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics champion in the 52 kg weight category and concluded her participation by defeating another Olympic champion in the 48 kg weight category. Keldiyorova also defeated the winner of the mixed team program in the semifinals.
A significant contribution to Keldiyorova’s championship was made by her coach Marko Spitka. The bronze medalist of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta won the Olympic Games today together with his trainee from Uzbekistan.
After the historic victory, the President of Uzbekistan called Diyora. The head of state warmly congratulated our athlete on this historic victory and expressed gratitude to her parents and coaches.
Moreover, this event was commented on by the President’s assistant, Saida Mirziyoyeva:
“Today, all of Uzbekistan and I are filled with joy – the first gold medal at the Paris Olympics! The first ‘gold’ won by our female athletes at the Summer Olympic Games, and the first gold medal in the history of Uzbekistan in judo! The brilliant victory of Diyora Keldiyorova, her triumph, is a motivation for many girls who diligently train in sports sections and dream of the highest achievements! Diyora, the whole country is proud of you!” she noted in her Telegram channel.
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