Young people who became world champions in robotics were awarded.

The Uzbekistan national team became world champions by winning three gold medals at the "First Global Challenge – 2026" international robotics competition held in Incheon, South Korea. The team won all 16 of its matches, amassing a total of 637 points.

In accordance with a presidential decree, the team's head coach, Ziyodulla Botakhonov, was awarded the "Sodiq xizmatlari uchun" (For Faithful Service) medal, while the team captain, technical coach, members, and managers were awarded the "Kelajak bunyodkori" (Creator of the Future) medal.

An award ceremony for the winners took place on October 13 at the "Inno" innovative educational-production technopark in Tashkent. The event was attended by Erkinjon Turdimov, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Science; Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies; and Alisher Sa’dullayev, Director of the Youth Affairs Agency.