Ulugbek Rashitov Tops World Taekwondo Rankings

The World Taekwondo Federation has released its updated world rankings for May, with Uzbek athletes securing top spots on the global stage.

Leading the list is Ulugbek Rashitov, the two-time Olympic champion, who ranks No. 1 in the 68 kg weight category, reaffirming his dominance in international taekwondo.

Following closely, Svetlana Osipova holds second place in the over 73 kg division. Osipova earned a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and continues to be a strong force in women’s taekwondo.

Two more Uzbek fighters have made their mark in the top three: Jahongir Khudoyberdiev ranks third in the up to 54 kg category, while Zhasurbek Zhaisunov holds third place in the fiercely competitive 80 kg division.

These achievements reflect the steady rise of Uzbekistan in the world taekwondo scene and the strength of its national training program.

Men:  

54 kg: 29. Mirdiyor Miraiimov (17.20)  

58 kg: 41. Kamronbek Mansurov (21.52)  

74 kg: 31. Najmiddin Kosimkhozhiyev (18.00)

87 kg: 6. Shukhrat Salayev (38.32), 18. Yodgorbek Zhuraboev (21.60)  

+87 kg: 8. Marat Mavlonov (62.00).  

Women:  

46 kg: 30. Madina Shoniyozova (17.28)

53 kg: 42. Lailo Zainiddinova (13.20).

57 kg: 18. Madina Mirabzalova (30.00)  

67 kg: 5. Ozoda Sobirjonova (90.00)  

73 kg: 18. Gulsanam Alijonova (18.00).