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United News of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
India women's football team suffer narrow defeat against Uzbekistan
Bengaluru, May 31 (UNI) India suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies here. After a goalless first half, Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva (56') scored the only goal of the match to hand Uzbekistan the win on Friday night. Keeping true to his words, India head coach Crispin Chettri introduced some fresh blood into the team, handing out three debuts against a strong Uzbekistan side. Attackers Manisha Naik and Malavika debuted from the starting XI, while midfielder Priyadharshini came off the bench in the second half for her first cap. An even start to the match saw India earn a few corners, while goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu did well to keep the Uzbekistan attackers at bay in the opening exchanges. Panthoi, who marched in as the Blue Tigresses' captain on Friday, did especially well to collect the ball from Nilufar Kudratova in the eighth minute, after the Uzbekistan forward was played through behind the India defence. As the game wore on, India began to gain more composure, building their own attacks in the Uzbek third. Soumya Guguloth, on the counter, threaded a pass through to Dangmei Grace, who had raced past the Uzbekistan back line, and only had the goalkeeper to beat. However, Maftuna Jonimqulova rushed out of her line and snatched the ball from the India forward's feet. A little after the half-hour mark, Diyorakhon ran on to an aerial through ball, and had just Panthoi to beat. However, India centre-back Shilky Devi showed good presence of mind to contain the Uzbekistan forward with her physical presence, allowing Panthoi time to snatch the ball. With the score level, India coach Chettri brought striker Pyari Xaxa into the game instead of Manisha Naik, thus pushing Grace into midfield. The move seemed to have been working in the initial stages of the second half, as India began to enjoy long bouts of possession in the Uzbekistan half. However, it also left them more susceptible to a counter-attack, which resulted in the deciding goal. Maftuna Shoyimova, who was freed down the left flank, sent in a pinpoint cross into the India box, as Diyorakhon tapped it in from close range in the 56th minute, to give her side the lead. Diyorakhon had a chance to double the lead on the hour mark when she tried to volley another cross, this time from the left, but the forward could not connect with the ball, as Panthoi plucked it out of the air. India went searching for the equaliser with Pyari being the focal point. Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi sent in a looping cross from the right, which was headed goalwards by Pyari. However, the header lacked power and rolled wide with around 20 minutes to go. Sumati Kumari, advancing down the right wing, sent a low cross to Pyari in the closing stages. The Indian striker trapped the ball and pulled the trigger from the edge of the box. However, Jonimqulova did well to produce a diving save to keep India out. The two sides will meet in the second FIFA International Friendly at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on June 3. The match will be streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel. India: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu (GK, C), Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam (Kiran Pisda 88'), Shilky Devi Hemam, Purnima Kumari (Ngangbam Sweety Devi 88'), Sangita Basfore (Lisham Babina Devi 88'), Soumya Guguloth, Sanju, Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem, Grace Dangmei (Priyadharshini 74'), Manisha Naik (Pyari Xaxa 46'), Malavika P (Sumati Kumari 74'). UNI BM
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Uzbekistan strengthen legal cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Uzbekistan will continue to strengthen friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the field of law, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the commitment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her and Uzbekistan's Justice Minister, Akbar Tashkulov, during her official working visit to Tashkent. She said the MoU also covers the exchange of publicly accessible laws on matters of mutual interest, as well as the sharing of experiences and best practices, particularly in the area of legal reform. The MoU also includes capacity-building initiatives such as training programmes, seminars, conferences, and joint field studies, as well as efforts to foster professional ties between legal officers from both countries. 'During the meeting, we also discussed and exchanged views on various legal matters, particularly on the legal reform agenda and the MADANI Government institutions, which the Uzbek side described as a very progressive step,' she said in a Facebook post. She said the discussion also touched on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems and services to enhance access to justice, as well as arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Azalina added that during the meeting, Akbar expressed his commitment to attend the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, which will be held from Aug 19 to 21 in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Uzbekistan ink MoU to boost legal cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Uzbekistan will continue to strengthen friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the field of law, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the commitment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her and Uzbekistan's Justice Minister, Akbar Tashkulov, during her official working visit to Tashkent. She said the MoU also covers the exchange of publicly accessible laws on matters of mutual interest, as well as the sharing of experiences and best practices, particularly in the area of legal reform. The MoU also includes capacity-building initiatives such as training programmes, seminars, conferences, and joint field studies, as well as efforts to foster professional ties between legal officers from both countries. 'During the meeting, we also discussed and exchanged views on various legal matters, particularly on the legal reform agenda and the MADANI Government institutions, which the Uzbek side described as a very progressive step,' she said in a Facebook post. She said the discussion also touched on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems and services to enhance access to justice, as well as arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Azalina added that during the meeting, Akbar expressed his commitment to attend the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, which will be held from Aug 19 to 21 in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship.
Business Recorder
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Uzbek investors want to boost trade, economic ties
LAHORE: Uzbek businessmen and investors are keen to strengthen mutual trade and economic ties. These views were expressed by the Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry and head of a high-level delegation Tokhtaev Akobirjon while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad presented the address of welcome while Executive Committee Members Syed Hassan Raza, Amina Randhawa and Syed Salman Ali were also present. Tokhtaev Akobirjon pledged to make all out efforts to strengthen the cooperation and exploring untapped opportunities in trade and investment. He said that the visit is a step forward in establishing long-term institutional linkages between the business communities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan. LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad said that Uzbekistan is a key trading hub in Central Asia. He said that the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the premier business support organization in Pakistan and always takes pride in hosting foreign trade delegations. Referring to a previous high-level Uzbek delegation that visited LCCI just four months ago, he said that this continued engagement reflects the growing interest in strengthening bilateral relations. The LCCI President said that that Pakistan and Uzbekistan are brotherly nations, enjoying over three decades of diplomatic ties built on mutual respect and regional cooperation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India lose 0-1 to Uzbekistan in women's football friendly
Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva struck the solitary goal as the Indian women's football team went down 0-1 to Uzbekistan in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies, in Bengaluru on Friday (May 30, 2025). After a goalless first half, Khabibullaeva broke the deadlock in the 56th minute to secure the win for the hosts. The two teams will face off again in the second friendly on June 3. India earned a few corners early on, while goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu did well to keep the Uzbekistan attackers at bay in the opening exchanges. Panthoi, who marched in as the captain on Friday (May 30, 2025), did especially well to collect the ball from Nilufar Kudratova in the eighth minute, after the Uzbekistan forward was played through behind the India defence. As the game wore on, India began to gain more composure, building their own attacks in the Uzbek third. Soumya Guguloth, on the counter, threaded a pass through to Dangmei Grace, who had raced past the Uzbekistan back line and only had the goalkeeper to beat. However, Maftuna Jonimqulova rushed out of her line and snatched the ball from the India forward's feet. A little after the half-hour mark, Diyorakhon ran on to an aerial through ball and had just Panthoi to beat. However, India centre-back Shilky Devi showed good presence of mind to contain the Uzbekistan forward with her physical presence, allowing Panthoi some time to snatch the ball. India coach Chettri brought striker Pyari Xaxa into the game instead of Manisha Naik, thus pushing Grace into midfield. The move seemed to have been working in the initial stages of the second half, as India began to enjoy long bouts of possession in the Uzbekistan half. However, it also left them more susceptible to a counter-attack, which resulted in the deciding goal. Maftuna Shoyimova, who was freed down the left flank, sent in a pinpoint cross into the India box. Diyorakhon tapped it in from close range in the 56th minute to give her side the lead. Diyorakhon had a chance to double the lead on the hour mark when she tried to volley another cross, this time from the left, but the forward could not connect with the ball as Panthoi plucked it out of the air. India went searching for the equaliser with Pyari being the focal point. Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi sent in a looping cross from the right, which was headed goalwards by Pyari. However, the header lacked power and rolled wide with around 20 minutes to go. Sumati Kumari, advancing down the right wing, sent a low cross to Pyari in the closing stages. The Indian striker trapped the ball and pulled the trigger from the edge of the box. However, Jonimqulova did well to produce a diving save to keep India out.
