Sherzod Tashmatov

Sherzod Tashmatov
Шерзод Рихсибаевич Ташматов
Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 17, 2020
PresidentShavkat Mirziyoyev
Chairman of the WT Taekwondo Association of Uzbekistan
Incumbent
Assumed office
2019
First Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation
In office
2014–2019
Personal details
Born (1979-06-05) June 5, 1979
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
AwardsOrder of Labour Glory 
Order of Friendship

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[1] and Chairman of the WT Taekwondo Association of Uzbekistan[2][3].

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).[4]

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[5], 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[6]. 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[7]. Since 2019, he has been the Chairman of the WT Taekwondo Association of Uzbekistan[8], 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[9].

National Olympic Committee

  • "He was appointed Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan on November 17, 2020[10].

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[11].
  • Order of Friendship (Dustlik) – for strengthening international sporting ties and enhancing Uzbekistan’s image abroad[12].
  • 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[13].

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sherzod Toshmatov elected Vice President of the National Olympic Committee". Kun.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  2. ^ UzDaily. "President of the World Taekwondo Federation arrives in Tashkent". UzDaily.uz. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  3. ^ rugby (2020-11-17). "Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee was held | Uzbekistan Rugby". Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  4. ^ "Uzbek athletes win 14 gold medals at Muay Thai World Championship". UzDaily.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  5. ^ "IFMA World Championships 2011 – International Federation of Muaythai Associations". Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  6. ^ "AIBA HeadsUp programme and Taishan make equipment donation to young boxers at the Uzbekistan National Federation training centre". IBA. 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  7. ^ "Mr. Sherzod Tashmatov and Mr. Yue Yan appointed new ASBC Vice-Presidents in Abu Dhabi". ASBCNEWS. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  8. ^ "[World Taekwondo] 'Taekwondo for All' Taekwondo Flash Mob takes place in Tas." m.worldtaekwondo.org. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  9. ^ Rav (2021-10-13). "IMMAF | IMMAF President concludes successful meetings with stakeholders in Uzbekistan before Moscow visit". IMMAF. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  10. ^ "OCA » Cycling ace Zabelinskaya meets with top officials of Uzbekistan NOC to discuss long-term strategy". oca.asia. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  11. ^ "Tug'ilgan kuningiz bilan, Sherzod Rixsibaevich Tashmatov!". rowingcanoe.uz. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  12. ^ "О награждении группы спортсменов и тренеров, добившихся высоких результатов на XXXII летних Олимпийских играх в городе Токио". president.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  13. ^ UzDaily. "Uzbek President awards Olympic medalists from Paris Games". UzDaily.uz. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
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