The Institute of Social and Political Sciences held a chess and draughts tournament for all university staff to mark Teachers and Mentors Day on 1 October.

The tournament featured spirited competition and lively discussions in a cheerful atmosphere. The results were as follows:

Chess:

• 1st place — Joʻrayev Ziyovuddin Muxitdinovich (Department of Pedagogy and Languages).
• 2nd place — Zufarov Akbar Asatullyevich (Head of the Technical Operations and Facilities Division, Administrative Affairs Directorate).

Draughts:

• 1st place — Parpi-Aliyev Elyor Baxtiyor oʻgʻli (Head of the Academic and Methodological Department).
• 2nd place — Zufarov Akbar Asatullyevich (Head of the Technical Operations and Facilities Division, Administrative Affairs Directorate).
• 3rd place — Beketov Nurseit Alijan oʻgʻli (Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Research).
• 3rd place — Karimov Abduvahob Abdusattorovich (Deputy Head of the Academic and Methodological Department).

The winning teams were awarded commemorative gifts at the festive programme scheduled for 30 September.