The key facts
- On October 17, Diyora Keldiyorova won gold at Aktau Asian Open 2026 in Aktau in the up to 52 kg category
- All three bouts, including the final against Farida Mirzayeva (Azerbaijan), ended by ippon
- Her first official tournament after the 2024 Olympics and a break due to the birth of her daughter; plus 100 points in the world ranking
Golden return in Aktau
On October 17, Paris-2024 Olympic champion Diyora Keldiyorova won the gold medal at the international judo tournament Aktau Asian Open 2026, held in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The Uzbek athlete competed in the up to 52 kg weight category and took three victories, finishing all her bouts early — by ippon.
Final and ranking
In the final bout, Keldiyorova faced Azerbaijan's Farida Mirzayeva and won convincingly. Thanks to this result, the judoka earned 100 points in the international ranking.
First start in two years
The tournament in Kazakhstan was the athlete's first official competition after a break of more than two years. She last competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where she won the gold medal. After the Olympics, Keldiyorova temporarily paused her career due to the birth of her daughter, then resumed training and began preparing for her return to the international arena.
