In four years, Uzbekistan has invested 3 trillion soums in sports.

Today, we set ourselves grand objectives for building an Open World, a socially and economically developed state – New Uzbekistan.

The dream and aspiration of every individual, every parent, is to raise a physically and spiritually perfect generation. This cannot be achieved without physical culture and sports.

In short, sports are a solid foundation for a healthy nation and a healthy society. Moreover, sports are, first and foremost, an ambassador of peace and a source of national pride for every country,” noted the head of state at the beginning of his speech.

Yesterday, a new chapter in the history of Uzbek sports was opened – at the Winter Asian Games, our athletes won a gold medal in pair figure skating for the first time in 26 years.

Additionally, the Uzbekistan national team for amputees won the Asian Championship held in Bangladesh.

At the Asian Championship in cycling and para-cycling in Thailand, our young athletes took first place in the overall team standings.

The president congratulated all athletes, their coaches, and parents on achieving such significant successes.

As emphasized in the meeting, sports are not just games and competitions; they are a powerful tool that shapes the genetic foundation of the nation, demonstrating the strength, authority, and prestige of the country on the global stage.

In this regard, it was noted that such a large-scale meeting to prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games is being held for the first time.

From the very first days of reforms, special attention has also been given to the development of physical culture and sports.

Over the past four years, budget allocations for sports have increased from 1.5 trillion to 3 trillion sums, the average salary of coaches has doubled, and 101 major sports facilities have been built, with another 67 undergoing reconstruction.

The achievements of our athletes in Paris are a vivid testament to the success of the ongoing reforms.

The most important outcome is that these successes have changed the attitude of youth and parents towards sports. Many young athletes have gained confidence and ambition: “I will also become a champion!”

At the same time, it was emphasized that the results achieved in Paris should not be the limit.

At the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the goal is to enter the top ten strongest countries. To achieve this, as noted, everyone must work intensively – from heads of relevant ministries to district hokims.

It was noted that historically, medals at the Olympics have mostly come from combat sports. At the last Olympic Games, awards were won in only five disciplines – boxing, judo, taekwondo, weightlifting, and freestyle wrestling.

Ministers and heads of republican organizations have been appointed as leaders of sports federations; however, the activities of some do not correspond to the existing potential.

The weak performance in regions, districts, and mahallas has been criticized – insufficient interaction with athletes and coaches, unresolved issues in the training system, inadequate cooperation with foreign and international federations, and insufficient organization of training camps for athletes and coaches.

The president pointed out the inadequate use of existing potential in several sports.

For example, in badminton, not a single Olympic license has been won, and in archery, only three have been obtained.

In athletics, medals are contested in 48 disciplines at the Olympic Games, yet the national federation last secured only five licenses. In disciplines such as shot put, discus, and javelin throw, licenses have not been obtained at all. In water sports, out of 49 Olympic programs, licenses have been won in only four.

Despite all the conditions created in the defense system and the organization “Vatanparvar” for the development of shooting sports, not a single athlete qualified for the Olympics.

In the development of combat sports and national wrestling in the country, only three licenses have been obtained for Greco-Roman wrestling.

Last year, the country hosted the World Championship in kayaking and canoeing for the first time, but domestic athletes did not win any medals.

It was noted that regional hokims are virtually uninvolved in the development of sports. They do not know the leaders of territorial divisions of sports federations, do not meet with athletes and coaches, and learn about achievements only after international competitions.

For instance, at last year's World Championships in Olympic sports, athletes from the country won 58 medals. However, representatives from Navoi, Surkhandarya, and Kashkadarya regions did not secure any awards.

The lowest number of licenses for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games has been recorded in Navoi and Karakalpakstan.

In this regard, the task has been set to change approaches starting today – to intensify the training of youth in Olympic sports, implement a selection system, and create a completely new system for rewarding talented athletes and coaches.

The key criteria for evaluating the activities of responsible leaders, sports federations, and hokims have been defined as principles of fairness in sports, increasing motivation for athletes and coaches, and digitalization of the sector.

The president proposed new initiatives for the development of the Olympic and Paralympic movement, as well as for improving the sports selection system.

The initiative to create regional branches of the Olympic Committee in preparation for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles has been supported.

Just as the president heads the National Olympic Committee, regional hokims will lead its territorial units.

Each hokim, together with federations, will develop a special strategy for the Olympic cycle and present it to the National Olympic Committee.

Leaders of sports federations and hokims will report monthly to the Olympic Committee on the work done and the results achieved.

For the preparation of athletes for the upcoming Olympics, 300 billion sums have been allocated to improve infrastructure and create necessary conditions.

Special attention will be given to training at least 10 athletes and coaches in leading foreign sports academies already this year.

Moreover, depending on the results of previous Olympic and Paralympic Games, sports will be categorized into three groups.

Traditionally, priority areas include boxing, judo, taekwondo, freestyle wrestling, and weightlifting. However, the leaders of these federations have been instructed not to rest on their laurels and aim to double the number of medals.

At the same time, it has been noted that the country has created all conditions and has talented athletes in Greco-Roman wrestling, women's wrestling, archery, and fencing. To achieve high results in these disciplines, it is essential to attract foreign specialists and work intensively on the physical and psychological preparation of athletes.

For promising sports such as athletics, cycling, rowing, swimming, and shooting, the task has been set to increase the number of licenses by 3-4 times and actively compete for medals.

Additionally, emphasis has been placed on the importance of obtaining licenses in 17 developing sports, including synchronized swimming, triathlon, volleyball, basketball, handball, and badminton.

Leaders of these federations have been instructed to work on-site, identify talented young athletes, create basic schools, improve their infrastructure, and ensure training under the guidance of qualified coaches.

All 310 sports schools in the country will become “selection bases” for national teams, providing successful performances for athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In the regions, the activities of heads of sports management and directors of sports schools will be significantly strengthened. Heads of sports management have been assigned a three-month probation period to increase their personal responsibility.

Responsible individuals have been tasked with developing a three-year program with clear goals for each school.

The practice of assigning teachers, researchers, and graduates from bachelor’s and master’s programs from the University of Physical Culture, as well as sports faculties from universities in Nukus, Fergana, and Samarkand to sports schools for six months will be implemented.

Their diploma and dissertation works should be based on relevant local issues and propose specific practical solutions.

University leaders must implement advanced methodologies and approaches directly in sports schools, transforming them into a scientific and practical base for dual education.

Considering regional characteristics, interests, and the talents of youth, 56 sports schools have been adapted for Olympic sports. These schools will become the main reserve for national teams.

The best young athletes selected will train in these schools under individual programs.

Hokims of the regions have been instructed to provide these schools with dormitories and necessary sports equipment.

The Ministry of Sports will develop training methodologies based on advanced international experience and scientific approaches.

Twice a year, competitions “Olympic Peaks of New Uzbekistan” will be held in the regions for Olympic sports, and the winners at the district and regional levels will be encouraged by hokims.

Winners of the regional stages will annually participate in the Presidential Olympics, which will take place in the Olympic Village from December 10 to 20.

The winners of these competitions will be awarded valuable prizes, including cars and housing.

Athletes who finish in first and second place will earn the right to study at the Republican Olympic and Paralympic Center.

A scholarship will be provided for first and second-year students at this center.

The foundational role in identifying and training young talents belongs to their first coaches.