Saida Mirziyoeva congratulated chess player Afruza Khamdamova.

The assistant to the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, congratulated chess player Afruza Hamdamova on her successful performance at the World Championship.

"Congratulations to Afruza Hamdamova on her incredible achievement at the World Rapid Championship! At just 15 years old, she became a sensation of the tournament, entered the Top 20 of the world ranking, and proved that perseverance and talent know no bounds. Bravo, Afruza! You are the pride of our nation!" — wrote Saida Mirziyoyeva.

At the World Chess Championship in the rapid and blitz categories held in Poland, Afruza Hamdamova scored 8 points, secured 7th place, and won a cash prize of $22,500.

Afruza trailed the tournament winner, Indian chess player Hampi Koneru, by just 0.5 points.