Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been briefed on the ongoing efforts to develop mass sports and expand the Olympic movement in Uzbekistan.

Sports are increasingly recognized as a vital factor in enhancing public health and nurturing a healthy generation. The country has established the necessary infrastructure, including stadiums, training halls, workout areas, running tracks, sports schools, and complexes.

Physical culture initiatives in neighborhoods, regional competitions, and the "Five Initiatives" Olympic program have been successful in fostering a growing number of sports enthusiasts. Talented and promising youth are being selected and trained to become qualified professional athletes.

The State Program for the implementation of the "Uzbekistan – 2030" Strategy, declared the Year of Support for Youth and Business, includes numerous tasks in this field. These include providing primary sports equipment to educational institutions, extending the usage time of stadiums and sports facilities in neighborhoods, and organizing marathons and competitions in various sports such as football, volleyball, table tennis, chess, checkers, running, and kurash to engage 10 million people in mass sports.

Efforts to enhance sports conditions in regions, digitize selection processes, and adopt best practices have also been noted.

President Mirziyoyev was also updated on preparations for the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games. The prestigious event will take place from 26 July to 11 August in Paris, France, featuring more than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries.

Uzbekistan will be represented by 90 athletes in 19 sports. This year, in addition to the sports where Uzbek athletes traditionally excel, the country has secured spots in football, diving, archery, and women’s wrestling for the first time. Notably, women make up 36 percent of the Uzbek Olympic team.

The national teams have prepared extensively for the upcoming games. Each athlete has been given an individual strategy, with participation in qualifying competitions, local and international training events. Necessary conditions have been created in 15 Olympic and Paralympic centers and sports bases across the regions. Regular in-depth medical examinations and systematic measures for medical-biological and pharmacological support have been implemented.

The President wished the athletes success at the Olympics and instructed responsible officials to focus on the selection and support of talented youth and the formation of a high-quality reserve for national teams.