FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Olympic movement, Uzbekistan, sports development, National Olympic Committee, athletes, international competitions, sports policy.Abstract
This article analyzes the formation and development of the Olympic movement in Uzbekistan from historical, institutional, and socio-sport perspectives. The study explores the establishment of the National Olympic Committee, integration into the international Olympic system, and the development of national sports infrastructure. It also examines the achievements of Uzbek athletes in the Olympic Games and the social significance of sport in youth development and national identity formation. The results show that consistent state support and reforms have significantly strengthened Uzbekistan’s position in the global Olympic movement.
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Azerbaijan
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Republic of Korea
Japan
India
United States of America
Kosovo