On October 13, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree awarding the national robotics team and its mentors for their victory at the FIRST Global Challenge international tournament. The competition took place in Incheon, South Korea, and brought together youth from approximately 190 countries. According to the presidential press service, the Uzbek team showed a record result and won the title of world champion. 14 people received state awards.
The head coach of the national team, Ziyodulla Butakhonov, received the medal “Sodiq xizmatlari uchun” (“For Faithful Service”). The medal “Kelajak bunyodkori” (“Creator of the Future”) was awarded to team captain Ibrohim Salomov, technical coach Abdulloh Abdujabborov, managers Safina Teshabayeva and Hasanhon Yusupkhujaev, as well as nine team members.
The awarded team members included Shohruhbek Akbarov, Akbarshoh Qosimov, Ayubkhon Mirakhmedov, Umarbek Pardaev, Shukrullo Sodiqov, Mahkambek Teshabayev, Jasurbek Tojikuziev, Bahodir Urmanov, and Khondamir Urmanov. The decree noted their knowledge and professional skills in modern engineering, high intellectual potential, and contribution to strengthening Uzbekistan's international prestige. The team's importance for popularizing science, advanced technologies, inventiveness, and innovation among young people was separately emphasized.