Dushanbe, October 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: Open regional competitions in 35 sports disciplines, titled “35 Years of Independence – 35 Sports Peaks,” have been held in Tajikistan’s Sughd Region to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s State Independence. The competitions were organized for the Sughd Region Chairman’s Cup.
According to the press service of the Chairman of Sughd Region, the city of Khujand secured first place in the overall standings. Bobojon Ghafurov District finished second, while Jabbor Rasulov District took third place.
The competitions aimed to promote various sports, strengthen friendship and cooperation among athletes, improve their professional skills, and encourage young people to respect national history and traditions. They also sought to promote a healthy lifestyle and identify athletes for the region’s national teams.
Participants demonstrated their athletic abilities in a wide range of disciplines, including boxing, table tennis, chess, cycling, basketball, swimming, athletics, archery, weightlifting, Greco-Roman wrestling, and kurash, among others.
The event formed part of activities commemorating the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s State Independence and highlighted the region’s efforts to promote sports development and healthy living.
