The president said Multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena” is a magnificent sports palace in the center of our capital.

He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of multifunctional Ice Complex “Humo Arena”.

The renowned stars of world sports, acclaimed people of culture and art, diplomats, representatives of international organizations and heads of leading companies present here are sharing our joy with us today.

President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev  said at present, we are carrying out large-scale reforms and dynamic transformations in our country.

And our absolute priority is to bring up physically healthy and harmoniously developed generation. For these purposes we spare neither our strength, nor funds.

In this regard, we attach a special significance to physical culture and sports.

The modern and affordable sports infrastructure is being established all around and even in the most remote areas.

In the last two years the number of people who are engaged in physical culture and sports increased two-fold.

Uzbekistan’s athletes won more than 1000 medals at various international competitions and over 400 of them are gold. Today the Uzbek schools on boxing, judo, freestyle wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics, chess and other types of sports are well-known around the world.

Our country hosts more prestigious international competitions, including world and continental championships. We have also initiated holding Summer Asian Games in 2030 in Uzbekistan.