Tajikistan’s national jiu-jitsu team delivered an outstanding performance at the AJP Tour Uzbekistan National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, winning a total of 71 medals and reaffirming its status as one of the strongest teams in Central Asia.
Competing against some of the region’s top athletes, the Tajik team finished the tournament with 40 gold, 22 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
The championship is one of the most competitive events on the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) calendar and regularly attracts leading practitioners from across the region.
Strong results in Gi and No-Gi divisions
Tajik athletes excelled in both the Gi and No-Gi categories.
Gold medalists in the Gi division included Ismoil Samadov, Islom Abdulloyev, Ibrohim Samadzoda, Muhammad Zuhurzoda, Bilol Saidamirov, Binyomin Yorov, Muhammad Boymurodov, Ismoil Sharifov, Abdurahmon Boymurodov, Jumakhon Hotamov, Shahrom Vasaliyev, Abubakr Ilhomzoda, Sherzod Islomov, Bilol Shodavlatov, Azamat Haidarov, Muhammad Karimov, and Muhammad Homidzoda.
In the No-Gi division, gold medals were won by Islom Abdulloyev, Muhammad Saidov, Abdulmutalib Fakhruddinov, Bilol Saidamirov, Anas Saidov, Muhammad Boymurodov, Abdurahmon Boymurodov, Anushervon Tabarov, Shahrom Vasaliyev, Abubakr Ilhomzoda, Sherzod Islomov, Bilol Shodavlatov, Muzaffar Azizoda, Mustafo Odilov, and Muhammad Karimov.
Coach praises team’s consistency
Speaking to Asia-Plus after the tournament, head coach Komil Boymurodov described the result as the product of years of hard work and systematic development.
“Seventy-one medals is a very serious achievement. But for me, the most important thing is not the number of medals itself, but the consistency our athletes are demonstrating at international competitions. It shows that we are moving in the right direction and that our training system is working effectively,” Boymurodov said.
According to the coach, the support of the Tajik Jiu-Jitsu Federation and its leadership has played an important role in the team’s recent success.
Focus on future challenges
Despite the impressive result, Boymurodov stressed that the team remains focused on further development.
“Winning medals is encouraging, but we cannot stop here. Every major tournament shows us areas where we can improve. Our goal is to continue raising the level of our athletes, gaining international experience, and preparing a new generation of champions capable of succeeding not only in the region but also on the world stage,” he said.
In recent months, Tajik athletes have recorded strong performances at world championships, Eurasian tournaments, and other international competitions.
Several major events remain on the team’s calendar this season, and the national squad says it intends to build on its success in Uzbekistan.
Team officials believe the haul of 71 medals is not a one-off achievement but the result of years of work by athletes, coaches, parents, and the national federation.
