Tashkent highlights the close link between environmental sustainability and a healthy lifestyle
2026-11-11 15:40:00 / News
The event featured addresses by Avaz Karimov, Deputy Minister of Sports; Alisher Salomov, Advisor to the Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change; and Zarrina Abdullaeva, President of the International Association of Sports Clubs.
In their remarks, the speakers emphasised the close connection between environmental sustainability and a healthy lifestyle, highlighting the importance of promoting sports among young people, particularly girls and women. They also noted that competitions of this kind help strengthen bonds of friendship among young athletes from Uzbekistan and other countries.
Around 250 gymnasts from more than six foreign countries took part in the tournament alongside athletes from Uzbekistan. The competitions were held in individual and group categories in accordance with the current international rules of rhythmic gymnastics. Participants had the opportunity to demonstrate their technical skills, creativity, physical abilities and performance excellence.
Following the competition, Safina Yandasheva (born in 2014) and Khurijakhon Shavkatova (born in 2016) took first place in the junior category. In the senior category, Veronika Nikitina took first place, followed by Anastasia Telejkina in second place and Sofia Oshepkova in third.
The international sporting event provided a platform for athletes from different countries to exchange experience, showcase their sporting abilities and strengthen international cooperation. It also contributed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness of the close relationship between human health and environmental sustainability.
