Uzbek Athletes Begin Milan-Kortina 2026 Winter Olympics Campaign
Uzbekistan's athletes have started their campaign at the Milan-Kortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Medet Nazarov and Daniil Yeybog in action.
Medet Nazarov, a member of Uzbekistan's national ski team, was the first to represent the country at the Milan-Kortina 2026 Winter Olympics. He competed in the giant slalom event, finishing with a time of 1:25.75 minutes in the first run.
Nazarov ultimately finished 50th in the event, with a combined time of 2:46.89 minutes.
Short track athlete Daniil Yeybog also competed, advancing to the quarterfinals in the 1500m event. He finished third in his group with a time of 2:16.963 minutes, earning a spot in the semifinals.
Although Yeybog's time of 2:18.00 minutes in his semifinal group was not enough to secure a spot in the 'A' final, he competed in the 'B' final, where he finished fifth.
This result saw Yeybog conclude his 1500m event in 14th place.