The grand final of the “Mufti’s Cup – 2025” mini-football tournament took place between the representatives of Namangan and the team of the Karakalpakstan Muslim Board.
The final match was commented on by renowned football analysts Mirzakhakim Tukhtamirzayev and Orif Tolipov.
At the conclusion of the tournament:
1st Place: Team of the Karakalpakstan Muslim Board
2nd Place: Namangan delegation team
3rd Place: Samarkand delegation team
During the award ceremony, the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazar, Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs – Sodiqjon Toshboyev, First Vice President of the Uzbekistan Football Association – Ravshan Ermatov, Assistant Coach of the Uzbekistan National Team – Temur Kapadze, legendary footballer Mirjalol Qosimov, and other officials solemnly presented the main trophy to the champions from Karakalpakstan.
Each member of the winning team received a gold medal and a laptop as a prize.
The Namangan team was awarded silver medals and modern television sets, while the Samarkand team received bronze medals and tablets.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Press Service
An article dedicated to Uzbekistan’s position in the international tourism market has been published in the Spanish publication “El Mundo Financiero”, reports Dunyo IA.
As noted in the article, Uzbekistan has once again been included among the world’s safest countries in the Global Terrorism Index 2026 ranking. Prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the ranking covers 163 countries, and according to the results of 2026, Uzbekistan was placed among the group of the safest countries with a score of 0.014 points.
The publication assessed this result as a reflection of the effectiveness of consistent measures being implemented in the country to ensure public safety, improve the law enforcement system and prevent offenses.
Article also highlighted that foreign tourists feel safe while traveling across Uzbekistan. It emphasized that the system established to ensure security at airports, railway stations, metro facilities, tourist sites, central streets and other public places contributes to strengthening the country’s positive image.
Publication also noted that the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Great Silk Road cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, as well as modern Tashkent and the country’s traditions of hospitality, are increasingly attracting foreign tourists.
“The results of the “Global Terrorism Index 2026” will further strengthen Uzbekistan’s image as a reliable, stable, and safe country for tourism, business, and international exchanges”, concluded “El Mundo Financiero”.