The World Taekwondo has released its updated world rankings for May, with Uzbekistan taekwondo athletes holding leading positions.

Notably, Ulugbek Rashitov, a two-time Olympic champion in the under-68 kg weight category, ranks first globally. Svetlana Osipova, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the over-73 kg category, holds second place. Jahongir Khudoyberdiyev, competing in the under-54 kg category, and Jasurbek Jaysunov, in the under-80 kg category, are ranked third in the world.

Below is a list of Uzbekistan athletes and their positions in the May world rankings:

Men:

– 54 kg: 29. Mirdiyor Mirayimov (17.20)

– 58 kg: 41. Kamronbek Mansurov (21.52)

– 74 kg: 31. Najmiddin Qosimkhojiyev (18.00)

– 87 kg: 6. Shukhrat Salayev (38.32), 18. Yodgorbek Juraboyev (21.60)

– +87 kg: 8. Marat Mavlonov (62.00)

Women:

– 46 kg: 30. Madina Shoniyozova (17.28)

– 53 kg: 42. Laylo Zayniddinova (13.20)

– 57 kg: 18. Madina Mirabzalova (30.00)

– 67 kg: 5. Ozoda Sobirjonova (90.00)

– 73 kg: 18. Gulsanam Alijonova (18.00)

Javokhir Tashkhojayev, UzA