ELLE O‘zbekiston presents its first digital cover

Diyora Keldiyorova became the first female athlete in Uzbekistan’s history to win a gold medal in judo at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Her path to victory has been full of significant achievements, starting with a bronze medal at the Youth Asian Games in Nanjing in 2013 and continuing with multiple victories at the Asian and World Championships.

On Diyora: Jacket by Miu Miu

The athlete is also a recipient of the prestigious Zulfiya Award. She won bronze twice at the Youth Asian Judo Championships in 2016 and 2018. However, 2019 was a pivotal year in her career: Diyora became the Asian Champion in the 52 kg weight category, defeating her Mongolian rival Lkhagvasüren Sosorbaram in the finals of the Asian Championship in Al-Fujairah (UAE).

On Diyora: Dress by The Row, mono earring by Alexander McQueen

The culmination of Keldiyorova’s sports career came with her victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 28th. She brought Uzbekistan its first-ever gold medal at the Summer Olympics, inspiring the nation with her skill and determination.

On Diyora: Windbreaker by Moncler, skirt by Valentino

For the digital cover shoot of ELLE Oʻzbekiston, the athlete embraced stylized looks that revealed new dimensions of her personality.

On Diyora: Trench coat by Saint Laurent, earrings by Bottega Veneta

On Diyora: Dress by Tom Ford, dress by Alexander McQueen

On Diyora: Jacket by Loro Piana

On Diyora: Jacket and jeans by Loro Piana, stylist’s own brooch

On Diyora: Coat by Brunello Cucinelli, earrings by Jacquemus, shoes by Gianvito Rossi

All the looks on Diyora Keldiyorova in this shoot are available for purchase at the Glamour Avenue Department Store. 

Model: Diyora Keldiyorova
Photo: Asal Djuraeva
Video: Shoira Khakimova
Producer: Natasha Kasatkina
Editorial Team: Polina Agliamova
Line producer: Dmitriy Sirenev
Photo: Asal Djuraeva
Style partner: Glamour Avenue
Styling: Nargiza Ayupova
MUAH: Elmira Kambekova