The Minister of Sport of Uzbekistan, Adham Ikramov, met with the President of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), Roy Baker. Baker arrived in Tashkent as part of the Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Championship 2026.
The parties discussed prospects for the development of this sport in Uzbekistan, expanding international cooperation, and creating new opportunities for athletes.
The competitions are taking place in Tashkent from October 13 to 18 under the auspices of WAKO and are organized by the Kickboxing Association of Uzbekistan. More than 2530 athletes and members of official delegations from over 48 countries are participating in the tournament.
During the meeting, the increase in the number of people practicing kickboxing in Uzbekistan, as well as the successes of the country's athletes on the international stage, were noted. Ikramov also showed Baker a video about the Olympic City, which was built at the initiative of the country's president, and spoke about reforms aimed at supporting athletes and developing sports infrastructure.
During his visit, the WAKO President toured the branch of the Museum of Olympic and Paralympic Glory, located in the administrative building of the Ministry of Sport within the Olympic City. He familiarized himself with the exhibitions showcasing the achievements of Uzbek athletes and their results on the world stage. At the end of the visit, Baker left a commemorative note with best wishes in the museum's guest book.