| Uzbekistan at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
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| IOC code | UZB |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 70 (36 men and 34 women) |
| Medals Ranked 36th |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Uzbekistan competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. [1]
| Rank | Sports | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taekwondo | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Judo | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Wushu | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Fencing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (5 entries) | 0 | 8 | 6 | 14 | |
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