Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A solemn award ceremony for the winners of the final stage of the “Yoshlar ovozi – Bo‘zatov FEST” national competition was held in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, as part of Youth Month.

 

It should be noted that from 29 May to 4 June this year, Karakalpakstan hosted the decisive national-stage competitions of this prestigious contest, which brought together talented young people. During this period, the most outstanding participants selected from among thousands of contestants demonstrated their full potential and presented unique performances to the jury and audience.

 

As is known, this large-scale project was implemented in accordance with the instructions given by the Head of State at the extraordinary session of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan on 2 October 2020, as well as the tasks outlined in the minutes of the extended meeting. Since 2021, the competition has been traditionally organised at a high level by the Youth Affairs Agency, the Ministry of Culture, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Notably, a total of 128 young participants became winners and prize-holders at the national stages held between 2021 and 2024.

 

The competition, which is systematically organised through district (city), regional and national stages, covers four main artistic categories: Bakhshi performance, Traditional Performance, Opera, and Pop Music. To ensure fair competition, participants competed in three age categories (10–15, 16–22, and 23–30 years old).

 

To properly encourage and support young talents, the total prize fund of the competition this year was set at 2.5 billion UZS. At the national stage, for each category and age group:

 

1st place winners (12 participants in total) received 50 million UZS each;

 

2nd place winners (12 participants) received 30 million UZS each;

 

3rd place winners (12 participants) received 20 million UZS each.

 

In addition, all other finalists received incentive cash awards of 10 million UZS each.

 

Below is the list of the absolute winners of the 2026 “Yoshlar ovozi – Bo‘zatov FEST” national competition across all categories and age groups:

 

Bakhshi Performance

 

Age Category 10–15:

 

1st Place: Miratdin Zarapatdinov (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Bunyodbek Nadirov (Fergana Region);

 

3rd Place: Zarif Kholmuradov (Kashkadarya Region).

 

Age Category 16–22:

 

1st Place: Diyorbek Bekberganov (Tashkent City);

 

2nd Place: Umida Qidirbergenova (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

3rd Place: Javoxirbek G‘oyibnazarov (Jizzakh Region).

 

Age Category 23–30:

 

1st Place: Uldaulet Sarsenbayeva (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Sunnatulla Eshmanov (Tashkent City);

 

3rd Place: Yerkinbay Artikov (Navoi Region).

 

Traditional Performance

 

Age Category 10–15:

 

1st Place: Hurriyatxon Shokirova (Fergana Region);

 

2nd Place: Samadbek Mavlonberdiyev (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

3rd Place: Javohir Xomidjanov (Namangan Region).

 

Age Category 16–22:

 

1st Place: Dilafro‘z Bahodirova (Samarkand Region);

 

2nd Place: Olimaxon Tojiboyeva (Tashkent City);

 

3rd Place: Ziyodulla Murtazayev (Kashkadarya Region).

 

Age Category 23–30:

 

1st Place: Shukurulla Abdullayev (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Rustamjon Mirminov (Namangan Region);

 

3rd Place: Nodira Xodjiyeva (Tashkent Region).

 

Pop Music

 

Age Category 10–15:

 

1st Place: Bibimaryam Jepbarbergenova (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Adizjon Qayumov (Kashkadarya Region);

 

3rd Place: Shahlo Shomuratova (Tashkent Region).

 

Age Category 16–22:

 

1st Place: Dilnora Habibullayeva (Namangan Region);

 

2nd Place: Sabrina Nazarova (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

3rd Place: Mushtariy Axmedova (Tashkent City).

 

Age Category 23–30:

 

1st Place: Xursandbek Atamuratov (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Kamronbek Jamshidov (Andijan Region);

 

3rd Place: Maftuna Rustamova (Surkhandarya Region).

 

Opera

 

Age Category 10–15:

 

1st Place: Dmitriy Arslonov (Kashkadarya Region);

 

2nd Place: Fatxiddin Tursunbayev (Namangan Region);

 

3rd Place: O‘lmasjon Palvanov (Navoi Region).

 

Age Category 16–22:

 

1st Place: Nursultan Amangeldiyev (Republic of Karakalpakstan);

 

2nd Place: Mohinur Boqiyeva (Kashkadarya Region);

 

3rd Place: Nargiza Abditalipova (Tashkent Region).

 

Age Category 23–30:

 

1st Place: Farrux Ismatov (Kashkadarya Region);

 

2nd Place: Shaxnoza Yoqubjonova (Namangan Region);

 

3rd Place: Bakhit Kdirbayev (Republic of Karakalpakstan).