Passing of Honored Coach of Uzbekistan Hasan Shafikov

Uzbekistan has lost a dedicated coach and outstanding specialist who made an immense contribution to the development of tennis in the country — Honored Coach of the Republic, Hasan Shafikov.

For nearly 50 years of his life, Hasan Khamzaevich devoted himself to nurturing tennis players in Uzbekistan. An intelligent, educated, and determined man, he was not only a coach but also a mentor and teacher who could find an approach to every young athlete. He inspired them to believe in themselves and helped reveal their best qualities.

The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation and the Republican Tennis School of Olympic Reserve express their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Hasan Khamzaevich on this profound loss.

The bright memory of this remarkable, kind, and extraordinary person will forever remain in our hearts. We mourn together with you.