From June 13 to 20, the World Judo Championships will take place in Budapest, Hungary, featuring individual and mixed team events. About 500 athletes from 83 countries are expected to compete. Uzbekistan will be represented by an expanded national team, as confirmed by the International Judo Federation.

The Uzbek squad aiming for medals includes:

Men:
-60 kg: Bahrom Boturov
-66 kg: Zamokhshari Bekmurodov
-66 kg: Azizbek Ortikov
-73 kg: Shakhram Akhadov
-81 kg: Arslonbek Tozhiev
-90 kg: Nurbek Murtazaev
-90 kg: Shakhzodhuja Sharipov
+100 kg: Alisher Yusupov
+100 kg: Muzaffarbek Turaboev

Women:
-48 kg: Halima Kurbonova
-48 kg: Laziza Khaydarova
-52 kg: Sugdiyana Rafkatova
-52 kg: Mukhayo Akhmatova
-57 kg: Shukurjon Aminova
-63 kg: Marjona Nurulloyeva
-70 kg: Khurshida Razzokberdieva
-78 kg: Marjona Kuchimova
+78 kg: Irisxon Kurbonboyeva

The national team is preparing to battle fiercely for podium finishes on the world stage.