On July 8, the Anhor canal in the capital became the venue for a major water event. The traditional student SUP race was organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Sup go uz club.
On July 8, the Anhor canal in the capital became the venue for a major water event. The traditional student SUP race was organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Sup go uz club.
More than 40 students took part in this year's race. Among them were students from branches of Russian higher educational institutions, students from state universities of Uzbekistan, as well as young people studying in Russia under the quota of the Russian Federation government.
The event began with a mandatory stage—a professional briefing. Experienced mentors provided training for newcomers, teaching them the basics of balancing and correct paddling technique.
The 2.5-kilometer distance presented a significant challenge for many, but enthusiasm and support from peers helped them overcome initial nervousness. The route ran along the picturesque waters of Anhor.
Forty vibrant SUP boards forming a column became a noticeable element of the urban landscape. The event turned out to be not only a sporting competition but also a way to strengthen ties: more experienced participants assisted newcomers, and jokes and encouragement echoed over the water throughout the journey.
The student SUP race serves as a unique opportunity for students from various educational systems to meet, exchange experiences, and strengthen friendships in an informal atmosphere. The annual races on Anhor demonstrate that the youth of Uzbekistan prefer a healthy lifestyle and strong friendships formed not only in classrooms but also while overcoming the distance together.