FISU President is awarded the title of Honorary Professor in Uzbekistan
The leadership of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) held a major event in Uzbekistan. What new opportunities does this partnership to promote student sports create for the younger generation?
The event was attended by Leonz Eder, International University Sports Federation President, Fernando Silva Parente, FISU Deputy Secretary General, Kairat Zakiryanov, President of the Central Asian University Sports Federation, Jargalsaikhan Dorjsuren, MSSF Secretary General, Shodi Safarov, President of Association of Athletes Education Institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as Rashid Matkarimov, Rector of the Uzbek State University of Physical Culture and Sport, representatives of the Uzbekistan Student Sports Association, and professionals.
The meeting focused on developing student sports, expanding cooperation in sports, sharing best practices, and discussing the current state and future prospects of international sports infrastructure.
The Uzbek State University of Physical Culture and Sports and the International University Sports Federation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation covering the development of academic and research initiatives related to sports, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle through the Healthy Campus program and dual-career initiatives, and the advancement of scientific research.
FISU President Leonz Eder was awarded the title of “Honorary Professor” of the Uzbek State University of Physical Culture and Sports.
The guests enjoyed the Martial Arts Festival and other visual performances organized with the participation of university students at the sports complex. They also highly valued the facilities and the education system.
During the negotiations, it was emphasized that events and meetings within the international forum play a key role in developing student sports, strengthening partnerships, and expanding the relations of Uzbekistan’s higher education institutions within the global student sports community.
T.Ruziyev, UzA
