On October 19–21, 2026, the 3rd Universiade organized by the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in the Republic of Uzbekistan was successfully held in Tashkent among branches of Russian universities and state higher educational institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Over three intense competition days, this major sports celebration brought together around 400 students from 14 higher education institutions.

The Tashkent branch of D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia proudly acted as the main host venue and key co-organizer of this year's Universiade.

Sports Program and Exciting Competitions

On October 19, the grand opening ceremony and first qualification stage took place; October 20 featured hard-fought semi-final matches, and October 21 saw the thrilling finals and festive awards ceremony honoring the champions and medalists.

The tournament program included men's mini-football, as well as basketball, volleyball, and chess tournaments for both young men and women. Student athletes passionately contested for podium places across seven sports disciplines, demonstrating high-level athletic mastery, stamina, determination, and exemplary teamwork.

Tournament Champions & Trophy Winners

🏆 The team from the Tashkent branch of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) claimed the prestigious 3rd Universiade Cup in the overall standings! The team secured six podium finishes: two 1st places, three 2nd places, and one 3rd place.

Winners by Sport Category:

• ⚽️ Mini-football (Men): NUST MISIS Tashkent Branch
• 🏐 Volleyball (Women): KFU Jizzakh Branch
• 🏐 Volleyball (Men): NUST MISIS Tashkent Branch
• 🏀 Basketball (Women): Lomonosov MSU Tashkent Branch
• 🏀 Basketball (Men): Lomonosov MSU Tashkent Branch
• ♟ Chess (Women): MEPhI Tashkent Branch
• ♟ Chess (Men): Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Tashkent Branch

🎖 All winners and prize-winners were awarded medals, certificates of achievement, and commemorative gifts from the Russian House in Tashkent.

Inter-University Unity & Words of Gratitude

The Universiade proved to be an invaluable platform for fostering inter-university cooperation, promoting active and healthy lifestyles, and strengthening student athletics.

🤝 We express our heartfelt gratitude to all student athletes, university leaders, coaches, referees, and everyone who contributed to organizing and holding this remarkable tournament!

Special thanks go to the leadership, coaching staff, and administration of the Tashkent branch of D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia for their dedicated support and excellent facilities provided for the Universiade.

The official partner of the 2026 Universiade was "Chernogolovka Uzbekistan".

📰 Read full details and complete tournament results on the official website of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

👏 Warmest congratulations to all champions and medalists on their well-deserved victories and achievements! We wish you continuous success both in academics and on the sports field!