AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInformatics & Education: Uzbekistan hosted the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent, bringing 386 students from 97 countries for eight days of coding and cultural exchange; Uzbekistan’s team earned honors with one silver and three bronzes plus an honorable mention. Archaeology & Heritage: An international team excavating Tugunbulak in southeastern Uzbekistan says it may have found the legendary Marsmanda, an iron-producing metropolis referenced in 10th-century Arabic sources, with evidence of large-scale metallurgy from the 6th–11th centuries. Culture & Craft: Designer Nada Debs’ project “Okhun Gozar” in Tashkent highlights traditional craft as a bridge between cultures, pairing heritage techniques with contemporary design. Sports & Community: RTC Women FC opened its AFC Women’s Champions League campaign in Uzbekistan with a 1-1 draw against UAE’s Banaat FC, and Uzbekistan’s wider sports scene continues to spotlight regional talent. Diaspora & Identity: A Tashkent forum on “compatriots abroad” focused on strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties and using diaspora expertise to support “New Uzbekistan.” Regional Life & Markets: Azerbaijani media visited Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar to experience everyday commerce and local food and sweets, framing it as a living slice of historical culture.
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