The year 2024 was filled with significant and unforgettable events in the history of Uzbekistan sports. In particular, our U-23 national team secured its first-ever Olympic qualification.

This historic achievement — the preparation for the Olympics and the glorious journey — was dedicated to the movie “Invisible Medal.” The premiere event was attended by the leadership of the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) and the National Olympic Committee (NOC), members of the national team, their parents, media representatives, and the general public.

At the beginning of the event, Ravshan Irmatov, the First Vice-President of UFA, took the floor and emphasized that the Olympic qualification was the long-awaited dream of the people.

“First and foremost, we must express our gratitude to our President for supporting this idea and providing the opportunity. We must also acknowledge the Ministry of Sport, the leadership of the NOC, and all officials who provided comprehensive support, including material and technical assistance to the Olympic movement,” said Irmatov.

“This film is important as it showcases the journey to the Olympics as an example and motivation for the next generation. We thank the Gazeta.uz team and the filmmakers for their efforts,” he added.

Additionally, the head coach of the national team, Timur Kapadze, noted that this achievement is the result of the state’s focus on sports and expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to this success.

Following this, the film premiere took place. It depicted the resilient journey from the establishment of the “Olympic” club to the road leading up to the Paris Olympics.