Uzbekistan Airways Marathon as part of V International Tashkent Marathon

On September 16, 2023, as part of V International Tashkent Marathon and the sport movement “Yangi Nafas”, dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan, employees of Uzbekistan Airways participated in a 3-kilometer race. The marathon took place at a health complex in Tashkent region.

The event served not only as a vivid example of promoting a healthy lifestyle, but also as a means of engaging in regular physical activities and sports, as well as popularizing running as an integral part of an active lifestyle.

At the end of the race, the best result was achieved by Doniyor Turabekov – the commander of the Boeing 757/767 aircraft. He completed the distance in 14 minutes and 31 seconds, which allowed him to become the winner of the competition. Second place was taken by Shokhrukh Nurmukhammadov, a Flight Attendant from the Flight Attendants’ Service, with a time of 14 minutes and 43 seconds. Third place was fiercely contested and won by Ahmadbek Mukhtarov, a specialist in the Social Policy Department of the Personnel Management Unit, who is also a youth leader at Uzbekistan Airways, completing the distance in 14 minutes and 44 seconds.

Uzbekistan Airways takes pride in its employees and supports events that promote health and an active lifestyle. This marathon marks a significant step towards the development of a sports culture within the airline.