On January 16-23, India, hosted Asia Intercontinental Karate Championships 2019 in Kolkata city, during which the national team of Uzbekistan won 11 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze medals. 

A Sports Flashmob dedicated to January 14, Defenders of the Motherland Day, was held at the Center for Special Physical Training of Dynamo Sports Complex of the National Guard of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan national team won seven medals – one gold, two silver and four bronze at the Asian Track Cycling Championship, held in Jakarta on January 8-13.

Modern indoor swimming pool at Children and Youth Sports School in the city of Mangit in Amudarya district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan was commissioned.

In 2019, athletes of Uzbekistan will take part in many major championships. Successful participation of Uzbekistan’s athletes in a number of championships and tournaments, two complex championships, 128 world championships, 96 Asian championships and over 700 international championships for the XXXII Summer Olympics and XVI Paralympic Games, in Tokyo is planned.