Uzbekistan Boxing Team Wins Five Golds at Olympics

Uzbekistan's boxing team achieved a historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning five gold medals, the most by any nation in 20 years, with notable contributions from Bakhodir Jalolov and Abdumalik Khalokov. This success was overshadowed by a health scare involving head coach Tulkin Kilichev, who collapsed due to cardiac arrest but was revived by British medical staff and is now recovering. Jalolov, who secured his second super heavyweight gold, emphasized Kilichev's significant role as a mentor and father figure. The team's dominance raised questions regarding the participation of professional boxers, as many medalists are currently active professionals. Additionally, Lin Yu-Ting from Chinese Taipei made headlines by winning the women's featherweight gold, marking her as the first woman to win three Olympic boxing medals. The event has sparked discussions about the integrity of Olympic boxing amid the presence of professional athletes.