Javohir Jahongirov achieves historic result at the World Championships

Athletes from 120 countries are competing in the WKF Cadet, Junior and U21 World Championships 2026 in Poland. Uzbekistan’s karatekas are among those representing their country at this prestigious event.

At the championships underway in Bielsko-Biała, Uzbekistan’s Javohir Jahongirov won gold. Competing in the individual kata category, he achieved a significant milestone in Uzbek karate history. 

Coached by experienced trainer Hamdam Shodibekov, Jahongirov defeated Edmond Zhuo of the United States 5-0 in the final to claim the world title.

Javohir Toshkhujayev, UzA