Pakhtakor tragedy: The crash that ended Uzbekistan dream
In August 1979, the Pakhtakor squad boarded a flight for a Soviet Top League match against Dinamo Minsk. The aircraft never reached its destination, resulting in a catastrophic loss for the team.
This event remains the most tragic moment in Uzbek sports history.
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| Language | en |
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