Javohir Sindorov returned to his homeland as the winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament

The FIDE Candidates Tournament for 2026 has concluded. Zamin.uz reported on this.

Our compatriot Javohir Sindorov emerged victorious in this prestigious competition. The tournament was organized at a high professional level and attracted significant attention from the global chess community.

An awards ceremony for the winners took place on April 16 as part of the competition. During this event, Javohir Sindorov's achievements were officially recognized.

This success has further enhanced our compatriot's prestige in the world of chess and prominently showcased his name on the international stage. Today, the champion returned to his homeland.

A grand celebration was organized to welcome him at Tashkent International Airport. Fans, sports representatives, and government officials gathered at the airport to give the winner a warm welcome.

The festive atmosphere created for our people's favorite chess player clearly demonstrated the respect and pride felt for him. Additionally, by decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Javohir Sindorov was awarded the Order of Labor Glory.

During the solemn ceremony at the airport, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov officially read this decree to those gathered. This victory by Javohir Sindorov is being recorded as a new and important milestone in our country's chess history.

This result is a source of pride not only for the athlete but for the entire nation. Such achievements strengthen the confidence and hope for achieving even greater victories in the future.

Source: One.uz website.