Dakar 2026: Uzbek judoka Jurabek Eshpulatov wins silver medal

Uzbek judoka Jurabek Eshpulatov has won a silver medal at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, currently taking place in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. He reached the final of the men's under-100 kg category, where he was defeated by his Lithuanian opponent.

According to the International Judo Federation (IJF), Eshpulatov finished second in the men's -100 kg weight category. His opponent in the final was Lithuanian judoka Tajus Babaychenko.

The bronze medals in this category went to Japan's Naito Arai and Burundi's Don de Dieu Igiraneza.

This result marks Uzbekistan's second medal at the Dakar 2026 Games. Earlier, swimmer Muhammadismoil Rahmonov won a bronze medal.

Eshpulatov's achievement represents another success for Uzbek judo on the international youth stage. His silver medal has also added to the medal tally of Uzbekistan's national delegation.

Author: Hasanboy OCHUN