In a remarkable achievement for Uzbekistan, judoka Diyora Keldiyorova has won the first gold medal for her country at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Saida Mirziyoyeva, a prominent figure, assistant to the president of Uzbekistan extended her heartfelt congratulations to Keldiyorova.
Mirziyoyeva expressed her joy and pride in a message to the nation, stating, "Today, the people of Uzbekistan, and personally, my heart is full of joy - our country won the first gold medal at the Paris-2024 Olympics! Judoka Diyora Keldiyorova is the first female athlete in the history of Uzbekistan to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics! She also made history as our athlete who won the first gold medal in judo at the Olympics."
Keldiyorova’s victory is seen as a monumental achievement not just in terms of the medal count but also as a source of inspiration for many young girls in Uzbekistan who aspire to excel in sports. Mirziyoyeva emphasized this, saying,
"Diyora's bright victory is not only a 'gold medal,' but also a motivation for many girls who tirelessly train in sports circles and dream of great victories! Diyora, the whole Uzbekistan is proud of you!"
Competing in the women's 52 kg weight category, Keldiyorova faced formidable opponents on her path to gold. In the decisive match, she fought against Distria Krasniqi from Kosovo, the reigning champion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 48 kg weight category. Keldiyorova emerged victorious, securing her place in history as the first Uzbek judoka to win an Olympic championship.
In the semi-finals, she defeated Japan's Uta Abe, a notable competitor. She then advanced to the quarter-finals, where she overcame Masha Ballhaus from Germany. In the semi-final, Keldiyorova faced Amandine Buchard of France, the host nation, and secured her spot in the final with another triumph.
At just 26 years old, Keldiyorova has already made an impact on the international judo scene. Her gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics is not only a personal achievement but also a historic milestone for Uzbekistan. It marks the first time in 16 years that a female athlete from Uzbekistan has stood on the Olympic podium.
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