Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On the eve of the I Games of the CIS countries, the flag of our country was raised in the building where the athletes from Uzbekistan were located.

Also, a special headquarters for the Games of the CIS countries began working here.

As we have already reported, on 31 August, members of the sports delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan went to Russia. The delegation included senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the National Olympic Committee, members of the national teams in boxing, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, a total of more than 70 people.

The first Games of the CIS countries will start in Kazan on 4 September and will last until 11 September. 1640 participants entered the Games, including 1172 athletes (from 14 to 23 years old) from 9 CIS countries (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan). During the Games, competitions in 16 sports will be held, 182 sets of awards will be drawn. The competition will involve over 400 judges and referees, as well as over 1000 volunteers.