By becoming the Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Otabek Umarov has made the history of Uzbekistan. This is a great achievement to the esteemed sports administrator and the country at large and it indicates the increasing popularity of Uzbekistan among the global sports fraternity. This new leadership position has not arrived at a more opportune moment with the country preparing to host the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent.
This announcement was unveiled in the 74 th meeting of OCA Executive Committee that was on December 15 in Muscat, Oman. The representatives of the whole Asian continent came together to install new leadership and provide the path of developing sports in Asia. One of the key resolutions of the meeting was the unanimous consent to the candidacy of Otabek Umarov as the Vice President or a good sign of trust and confidence that he can play a role in the Olympic movement in Asia.
It was a Historic First of Uzbekistan
In the OCA Constitution, the host country of any of its big multi-sporting events is accorded the privilege of nominating a candidate to the post of Vice President. Otabek Umarov was nominated by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Uzbekistan as the host of the 4 th Asian Youth Games in 2025 which will be held in Uzbekistan.
This nomination and the following unanimous election is also the first time when the Uzbekistan has won a seat in the executive committee of OCA in the capacity of a Vice President. It is a history mark, which does not overlook the increased activity and popularity of the country in the global sporting business world.
Otabek Umarov and his commitment and Vision
Otabek Umarov once elected was extremely grateful to OCA due to confidence they had on him. He also pointed out in his declaration the burden attached to the position and the importance of the 2025 Asian Youth Games, which will be held in Uzbekistan and help the country to have a positive image on the international arena.
He stated:
I have the honor of representing the interests of Uzbekistan in such a noble company, and to help promote the Olympic movement in the continent. The proposal of the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent can be viewed as one of the most challenging tasks to the new Uzbekistan. We will do everything possible to organize this competition on the top level with the assistance of our President and the government.
These lines are pride-inspired and willful at the same time which supports his efforts to promote the Olympic ideology and make sure that Uzbekistan is in the center of the Olympic stage development.
Asian Youth Games are Big Stakes to Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan probably will be a part of the 2025 Asian Youth Games. The advantages of the event are numerous and they include:
Stimulating the promotion of sports among young people and encouraging the future generations of sport stars.
- Improving Uzbekistan as a modern and strong host country in the world.
- Enhancing Asian cultural and diplomatic ties.
- Presenting new sporting establishments and infrastructures in Tashkent.
Increasing sports tourism and the economy
The Uzbekistan is not merely showing its desire to promote sports, but also national development in the long run in terms of culture, tourism and international relations by organizing such a large-scale event.
Muscat Assembly: Important Resolutions and Intense Support
OCA General Assembly was convened in the city of Muscat after the holding of the Executive Committee meeting on December 16.
Attending the meeting for the first time as Vice President was Secretary General Otabek Umarov. Also included during the meeting was a signing ceremony for an agreement which enabled Tashkent to become the host city of 2025 Asian Youth Games.
- The event was attended by some of the most significant Uzbek sports leaders including:
- Rustam Shoabdurakhmanov was the chairman of the National Olympic Committee.
- Ravshan Irmatov is the first deputy minister of sports and physical culture.
- The NOC Secretary-General and Tashkent 2025 director is Oybek Kasimov.
No Chief and advisers to the NOC
Their attendance indicated how much Otabek Umarov was institutionalized and how much the nation was committed to hosting a world-class event by the year 2025.
Intensifying the Uzbekistan in Asian Sports
The OCA experience of promoting Otabek Umarov to the position of a Vice President is an indication of a new dawn in the sports diplomacy of Uzbekistan. The nation has been making massive steps towards hosting both local and international sports events over the last ten years. Infrastructure development, sports development programs involving athletes and international relations have made Uzbekistan a rising force in Asian sports.
With his new position as a leader, Otabek Umarov will be capable of:
- Participate in major decision making in Central Asia.
- Promote sports programs among the younger generation.
- Build regional relations with the neighbors.
- Contribute to the contemporary and radical ways of organizing sports.
Bring more transparency and professionalism in sports management
Such role of leadership does not just make Uzbekistan a higher position but also boosts the cooperation between the Asian Olympic committees.
Bringing the Olympic Movement in Asia into the Future
Since the continent still grows to become more prominent in international sports, the OCA has a significant role in advancing sports excellence, cultural harmony, and good competition. As Otabek Umarov is a Vice President in one of the seats, Uzbekistan will be more involved in the decision-making process throughout the continent.
He is expected to focus on:
- Empowerment of the youth and development of athletes.
- Technology based, sustainable sports management.
- Enhancing the standards of hosting of major multi-sport events.
- Increasing the presence of Uzbekistan at the regional and world sports networks.
His experience and vision is in line with the mission of the OCA of promoting harmony, sportmanship and development in Asia.
Conclusion: A New Hopeful Future of Uzbekistan
Election of Otabek Umarov as Vice President of Olympic Council of Asia can be considered the milestone which can be discussed as the new step of Uzbekistan in the sphere of sport life. The country can be expected to get a new impetus, a new vision and international consciousness with his management as the Asian Youth Games 2025 draws closer.
The Uzbekistan of tomorrow is definitely a new one, and a promising one, which is full of opportunities, development, and international interactions. And as Otabek Umarov is currently leading in creating the sports future of the region, Uzbekistan is poised to even travel to a greater height in the Olympics sport field.
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