6 SEPTEMBER TO MARK DAY OF NATIONAL SPORT "KURASH"
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In order to support the development and promotion of Kurash among the population, especially among children and youth, strengthening a sense of national pride and patriotism, propaganda of a healthy lifestyle in the society, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution "On measures for further development of the national sport "Kurash".
The decree provides for the development and approval of the Program of comprehensive measures for further development of the national sport "Kurash".
According to the document, it is planned to hold measures aimed at development and popularization of Kurash among the population, create a national brand for the production of sports equipment and inventory, improve the efficiency of activity of the Kurash Federation of Uzbekistan.
Kurash is set to be included into the programmes of sports games "Umid Nihollari", "Barkamol avlod" and the Universiade.
In accordance with the decree. September 6 has been established a Day of national sport "Kurash", which is symbolically associated with the day of creation of the International Kurash Association.