Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The grand opening ceremony of the 2026 season of the “Five Initiative Olympics”

The 5-stage “Five Initiative Olympics”, which has been traditionally held since 2022, with the aim of meaningfully organizing the leisure time of young people, revealing their hidden talents and providing them with comprehensive support, at the initiative of the Head of State, has declared its new season open.

Today, the grand opening ceremony of the 2026 season of the “Five Initiative Olympics and Paralympics” projects, which are being organized for the 5th time among young people, was held in a high spirit at the “Team Sports” complex of the magnificent Olympic Village built in our capital.

As a practical example of the high attention paid to youth policy, sports and culture in our country, this prestigious event was attended by many state and public figures, heads of ministries and departments.

In particular, the opening ceremony was attended by the Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Sports Odil Abdurakhmonov, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the National Agency for Social Protection Mansur Olloyorov, Minister of Sports Adkham Ikramov, Minister of Preschool and School Education E’zozkhon Karimova, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, Deputy Chairman of the State Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan Jahongir Jo’rayev, Chairman of the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan Kahramon Kuronboyev, Director of the Agency for Youth Affairs Alisher Sa’dullayev, First Deputy Chairman of the National Olympic Committee Otabek Umarov, and Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan Mukhtorkhon Tashkhodjayev, who wished the youth great victories in the upcoming competitions.

Representatives of the “neighborhood seven” from regional studios, winners and prize-winners of the previous season of the Olympiad, talented young people, students of higher education institutions, senior students of secondary schools, as well as famous athletes, representatives of the cultural sphere and employees of partner organizations actively participated in the solemn event.

Competition and results: 2025 summary

It is appropriate to analyze healthy competition between regions before the new season. For information, it should be noted that according to the final results of the “Five Initiatives Olympiad” in 2025, the following regions recorded the highest indicators:

1st place: Tashkent city - 23 gold, 18 silver, 18 bronze medals;

2nd place: Samarkand region - 20 gold, 15 silver, 10 bronze medals;

3rd place: Republic of Karakalpakstan — 14 gold, 5 silver, 15 bronze medals.

At the same time, the regions located at the bottom of the table and with relatively low results are required to work more actively to improve their performance this year:

12th place: Khorezm region — 6 gold, 5 silver, 7 bronze medals;

13th place: Andijan region — 5 gold, 5 silver, 9 bronze medals;

14th place: Tashkent region — 4 gold, 12 silver, 11 bronze medals.

This year's Olympic season is expected to be even more intense and uncompromising. A total of 23 different competitions and sports competitions among youth are planned as part of the program. This is another great opportunity for thousands of young people to realize their talents and gain national recognition.