The final stages of the 'Kelajak O'yinlari - 2026' competitions, which covered eight disciplines of phygital sports, concluded in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.
The Uzbekistan team in phygital football was awarded $85 thousand USD.
The final stages of the 'Kelajak O'yinlari - 2026' competitions, which covered eight disciplines of phygital sports, concluded in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.
The Uzbekistan team in phygital football was awarded $85 thousand USD.
The Asian Football Confederation approved a number of decisions concerning continental football at its regular Executive Committee meeting.
According to the adopted decisions, Uzbekistan will be the host country for the U-17 Asian Football Championship in 2027. Furthermore, it was determined that the 2029 tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia.
Japan was also appointed as the host of the U-23 Asian Championship in 2028. This tournament will serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Changes were introduced to the regulations for club and youth competitions at the meeting. The holding of the 'AFC Champions League Elite' tournament in a new format with 32 teams in the 2026/27 season was approved, as was the modernization of the selection system for the U-20 Asian Championship.
The professional exhibition 'TalabaExpo – 2026' took place in the city of Nukus at the 'Oqqush' complex as part of the 'Kelajakka Qadam' (Step into the Future) program.
The Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Amambai Orinbaev, addressed the opening of the exhibition-fair and congratulated the attendees. 212 institutions and enterprises participated in this exhibition, offering over 1500 job positions.
Furthermore, preferential credit packages from commercial banks were presented to young people for self-employment and starting their own businesses. The event also featured a showcase of vacant positions, meetings with employers, presentations of practical experience and internship programs, as well as a startup project exhibition.
Participants were able to learn about the opportunities to obtain preferential loans under the 'Kelajakka Qadam' program and took part in practical training sessions on business development and launch. An open dialogue titled 'Leaders and Youth' was held, where promising startup projects were discussed.
Uzmilliybank conducted seminars on financial literacy and preferential lending. These events aimed to support the professional growth of students and graduates and included business seminars and training for participants to master the basics of entrepreneurship, career planning, personal branding, developing soft skills, and activity in professional networks, facilitated by experienced entrepreneurs and specialists.
In recent years, special attention has been paid in the country to educating youth in modern professions, ensuring their employment, and supporting entrepreneurship. As the President emphasized, supporting youth and realizing their aspirations is one of the most important directions of state policy since the very first days of reforms. A completely new system has been created in recent years, and the activities of youth leaders have been activated in every settlement, which has opened up broad opportunities to support the initiatives of young people in the fields of employment, education, acquiring professions, and starting entrepreneurial activities.
The professional exhibition 'TalabaExpo – 2026', held in Nukus, played an important role in the comprehensive support of graduates, ensuring their employment, helping them choose a profession according to their interests, and, most importantly, in developing their knowledge and skills.
T. Khudaybergenov, advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on sustainable development issues of the Aral Sea region, also participated in the event.
The international conference 'Phygital Sports Summit Astana 2026' has started in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, as part of the 'Future Games-2026' sports events, which are taking place on July 29.
This prestigious forum gathered heads of sports ministries from various countries, leaders of international sports organizations, industry experts, and representatives of technology companies.
The Minister of Sport of Uzbekistan, Adham Ikromov, participated in the summit events and delivered a report at the session dedicated to 'Shaping the Future of Phygital Sports.'
The conference discussed issues such as the development of phygital sports, the integration of traditional sports with digital technologies, support for youth sports, the implementation of artificial intelligence and innovative solutions in the sports sector, as well as strengthening international cooperation.
It was also recalled that within the framework of the 'Future Games', which will take place from July 29 to August 9, athletes from 35 countries will participate in competitions across eight disciplines. More than 800 athletes will compete for victory in these tournaments.
