Central Asia's week that was #16
Olympic glory, Kazakhstan's war on swearing, studying to get pricier in Uzbekistan. Also, Kyrgyz statehood builders named, disputes over conservative clothes, and a Tajik teahouse's final days.
So this happened…
Diyora Keldiyorova made history by becoming the first Olympic gold medal winner for Uzbekistan in judo. Following her victory in the 52-kilogram category, Keldiyorova, 26, told reporters that it was her “mission to change the lives of women in Uzbekistan.” Kazakhstan had, as of Wednesday, also made a strong start in t…
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