CENTRAL ASIA
Jasurbek Jaysunov (Uzbekistan, 24) – Taekwondo
Olympian Jasur believes open communication is key to AC success
The Tashkent-born taekwondo player will be making his second appearance at the Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya after his debut at Hangzhou 2022.
Jasur Jaysunov has been involved in sport from a young age and has progressed from a developing athlete to a professional competitor representing Uzbekistan at national and international competitions, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
His professional sporting career has developed strong qualities of discipline, responsibility, determination, teamwork and the ability to perform under high physical and psychological pressure.
His experience as a professional athlete has provided him with a first-hand understanding of the challenges athletes face throughout their careers, including training, competition preparation, international travel, anti-doping requirements, psychological pressure and long-term career development.
Jasur is seeking to serve on the OCA Athletes' Committee with the aim of representing the interests and perspectives of athletes, promoting open communication between athletes and sports organizations and contributing to the improvement of conditions for athletes' professional and personal development.
He believes that the key principles of an Athletes' Committee should be transparency, mutual respect, responsibility, protection of athletes' interests and constructive dialogue between athletes, coaches and sports organizations.
“The biggest challenges that have shaped me are the physical and psychological demands of professional sport, the pressure of competition and the need to constantly adapt,” Jasur said.
“There have been difficult periods when progress was slow, when injuries, fatigue or setbacks tested my motivation. These experiences taught me that success is not only about winning medals. It is about resilience, discipline and the ability to keep moving forward after setbacks.
“They have also helped me better understand what athletes need from the organizations and people around them.”
Jasur said he would represent fellow athletes “with honesty, responsibility and an open mind.”
He added: “I will respect different opinions, communicate openly and work to make sure that athletes' voices are heard at the level where important decisions are made.”
