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Sherzod Tashmatov

Sherzod Tashmatov (Uzbek; Tashmatov Sherzod Rixsibaevich born June 5, 1979, Tashkent, Uzbekistan) is an Uzbek sports official. He currently serves as the Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the WT Taekwondo Association of Uzbekistan.

Biography

Sherzod Tashmatov was born on June 5, 1979, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. His career has spanned various combat sports, including Muay Thai, boxing, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts (MMA).

Career

Roles in Sports Federations

From 2009 to 2014, Sherzod Tashmatov served as Deputy Chairman and later as Chairman of the Muay Thai Association of Uzbekistan. In 2013–2014, he held the position of Deputy Chairman at the Center for the Development of Eastern Martial Arts. Between 2014 and 2019, he was the First Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation. From 2016 to 2019, Tashmatov was a member of the Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and served concurrently as Vice President of the Asian Boxing Confederation. Since 2019, he has been the Chairman of the WT Taekwondo Association of Uzbekistan, leading the national team to multiple achievements. He has also functioned as Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation, supporting its expansion and regulation.

National Olympic Committee

He was appointed Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan on November 17, 2020.

Awards

Sherzod Tashmatov has been recognized with national awards for his contributions to the development of sports and international representation of Uzbekistan:

  • Order of Labour Glory (Mehnat Shuhrati) – awarded by the President of Uzbekistan for services in promoting sports and public involvement.
  • Order of Friendship (Dustlik) – for strengthening international sporting ties and enhancing Uzbekistan’s image abroad.
  • Order “Fidokorona Xizmatlari Uchun” (For Selfless Service) – awarded in 2024 for his exceptional contribution to elevating the Olympic movement in Uzbekistan, promoting physical culture and sports, and ensuring the country’s historic achievements at the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.

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