Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Uzbekistan Welcomes Chess Champion Javokhir Sindarov
Javokhir Sindarov, a 19-year-old chess player from Uzbekistan, won the FIDE World Cup in Goa, India.
He became the youngest champion and the first from Uzbekistan to win this title.
When he returned home, he was welcomed at the airport with a big celebration.
He received a three-bedroom apartment, a cash prize of $10,000, and a special state title.
His coaches also got prizes.
This was a very happy moment for him and his country.
Javokhir Sindarov, 19, won the FIDE World Cup in Goa, India, becoming the youngest champion and the first from Uzbekistan.
He defeated grandmaster Wei Yi of China in the final tiebreak.
Upon returning to Uzbekistan, Sindarov was welcomed at Tashkent International Airport with a grand celebration.
He received a three-bedroom apartment, a $10,000 cash prize, and the state title of 'Honored Athlete of the Republic of Uzbekistan'.
His coaches were also awarded monetary prizes for their contributions.
- Who
- Javokhir Sindarov, a 19-year-old Uzbek chess player
- What
- Returned home after winning the FIDE World Cup and was welcomed with honors
- When
- Within 24 hours after winning the World Cup
- Where
- Tashkent International Airport, Uzbekistan
- Why
- To celebrate his achievement as the youngest FIDE World Cup champion and the first Uzbek to win the title
- Name
- Javokhir Sindarov
- Age
- 19
- Achievement
- FIDE World Cup Champion
- Additional Rewards
- 3-bedroom apartment, $10,000 cash prize, state title of 'Honored Athlete of the Republic of Uzbekistan'
- Location of Welcome
- Tashkent International Airport
- Opponent in Final
- Wei Yi of China
- Event Location
- Goa, India
