Robson gets first taste of Asian Cup action Nov 13, 2009
Uzbekistan play Malaysia in Tashkent in the only Group C game while leaders Syria take on Vietnam in Group D and China travel to bottom-of-the-table Lebanon. There are no Group A games, with table toppers Bahrain facing New Zealand in Wellington for a place in the World Cup on the same day. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Arslanbekova Becomes First Three-Time BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Nov 3, 2009
The Tashkent, Uzbekistan, native had 20-plus kills in both game with 23 against Syracuse and 21 against Marquette. She hit. (Uoflsports.com)
Scolari to debut in AFC Champions League Sep 22, 2009
Pohang coach Sergio Farias, who recently added Brazilian Vaguinho to his squad, knows the match in Tashkent will be a tough proposition. "Bunyodkor have star players but even they can't guarantee victory in the AFC Champions League," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Arslanbekova Wins BIG EAST Rookie of the Week Sep 15, 2009
Arslanbekova, from Tashkent, Uzibekistan, leads the Cardinals in kills with 146 and averages 4. 16 per set. (Uoflsports.com)
Volleyball Hosts Cardinal Classic on Friday and Saturday Sep 10, 2009
The Tashkent, Uzbekistan native played for the father of former U of L great. She had 16 kills against Arizona and 20 kills against Belmont. (Uoflsports.com)
45 yrs on, Shastri's death a mystery Jul 11, 2009
NEW DELHI: Nearly 45 years after former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent, mystery continues to shroud the circumstances around his death ... Nearly 45 years after former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent, mystery continues to shroud the circumstances around his death. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn to Visit Central Asia Jun 16, 2009
Mr. Strauss-Kahn will visit Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 15, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on June 16, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic, on June 17, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on June 18. The Fund is currently supporting the Kyrgyz Republic with an Exogenous Shock Facility (see ) and Tajikistan (see ) with a Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement. (IMF News)
Japan and Australia chase to be the first to reach W-Cup Finals Jun 5, 2009
Japan will be the first through to South Africa if they beat Uzbekistan in Tashkent, although the resurgent Uzbeks are sure to put up a fight with a playoff spot still up for grabs. We have a good team, great players and I don t think we re weaker than Japan, said Asian Player of the Year, Server Djeparov, whose team are fourth in Group 1 on four points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
West traps Russia in its own backyard Apr 28, 2009
Indeed, if Tashkent "defects", that will be a prize catch for Washington and it will resurrect the "Great Central Asia" strategy that aims at whittling down Russian (and Chinese) influence in the region. At the moment, however, US diplomacy is pinning great hopes on Turkmenistan. (Asia Times Online)
Uzbeks ready for redemption Mar 30, 2009
A much better team than their results had indicated, the Uzbeks finally turned potential into reality with a thumping win over Qatar, to the delight of their fans in Tashkent on Saturday. A hat-trick from exciting young striker Farhod Tadjiyev, playing on the same ground where he plies his trade for Pakhtakor, set the scene, and the 4-0 win has breathed life into what had been an immensely frustrating campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Neill adopts zero tolerance attitude Mar 30, 2009
Coyne is perhaps marginal favourite to win the favour of coach Pim Verbeek after an impressive performance against the Uzbeks in Tashkent last September. Moore's about-face on his international retirement at the end of last year has restored the partnership with Neill which proved so successful at the 2006 World Cup, and there's little doubt it will again be the cornerstone at next year's World Cup once Australia wrap up qualification. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Uzbekistan vow to be at full strength for Australia Mar 27, 2009
While the Socceroos are resting for next week's match at ANZ Stadium, the Uzbeks resume their campaign against Qatar in Tashkent on Saturday night, and it's likely their fate will be determined over the next seven days ... They leave Tashkent on a charter flight just four hours after the final whistle against Qatar, and arrive in Sydney late on Sunday night - giving them just two days to prepare ... "We definitely didn't deserve to lose in Qatar, maybe we did not deserve to lose against... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Okada orders Japan to go on attack Mar 27, 2009
Qatar, who travel to play Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Saturday, are also four points behind Japan. Okada knows his team can make things a lot easier and put even more pressure on Bahrain with three points from a win at Saitama Stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Game-changing strategy needed: RAND Feb 18, 2009
In related news, US regional military chief General David Petraeus was discussing strengthening US supply lines for troops in Afghanistan during a trip to Uzbekistan yesterday, the US embassy in Tashkent said. Petraeus will meet Uzbek President Islam Karimov and other top officials to discuss Afghanistan, the embassy said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
With attacks on Afghan supply lines in Pakistan, US turns to Uzbekistan Feb 8, 2009
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Desperate for a new military supply route into Afghanistan, the US is quietly rebuilding ties with leaders of this Central Asian nation, despite its grim human rights record. The need for a more reliable land link was underscored Tuesday after Taliban militants cut the existing major coalition supply route by blowing up a bridge in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pass region. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
