IN THE NAME OF THE FUTURE OF FENCING IN THE COUNTRY

Development of sport in Uzbekistan is one of the priority areas of the social policy of the government. In particular, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 3 June, 2017 about “Measures on further development of physical training and mass sports” has been adopted.  The main tasks on further development of physical training and mass sports are designated in it, as well as defined the measures regarding the attraction of greater masses of population into sports, education of a physically healthy generation.

The Council on development of physical training and mass sports is established in order to develop suggestions based on the study, analysis of the public opinion on increase of the efficiency of work in the development of physical training and mass sports, and its improvement.

The measures on development of the industry and sports infrastructure, conduction of sporting events and competitions in the cities and regions, selection, preparation and increase of the sportsmanship of talented sportsmen are foreseen as well.  In cooperation with the National Olympic committee, federation and association will be improved the personnel training on kinds of sports, it is planned to implement the modern technology into this sphere and widening of the international links.

Is should be noted that the program of development of physical training and sport in Uzbekistan within the years 2017-2021 has been adopted based on the Regulation of the head of the State.

Hence, big attention is given by the Fencing Federation of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the development of the regional sections, particularly, favorable conditions are created in the new halls for fencing. Also the Federation is taking necessary measures for popularization of sporting fencing, strengthening of the material and technical basis, training of talented sportsmen, who can represent their country in the international competitions with dignity.

Within the last years new fencing halls have been put into operation in Nukus city of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Khorezm region – Urgench city with the support of our government. Opening of new halls in Samarkand and Syrdarya regions, as well as in Tashkent region and Chirchik city is planned in the short run.

Two new halls have been opened in the capital – “Yoshlik” and “Umid”. So, as for today there are three fencing halls functioning in Tashkent city with 7-8 pistes, which are divided for each type of sabre with all prerequisites. Also the work on allocation and reconstruction of the halls in other regions is being held.

The detour of the regional sections on fencing of Ferghana, Andijan and Namangan regions was performed by the workgroup created by Fencing Federation of Uzbekistan exactly with the aim of studying the level of fencing in the regions, establishment of Regional fencing center for sportsmen – fencers of the Ferghana valley.

Workgroup visited the sports hall at the Youth Athletic center of Kokand city. The size of the hall is 6x14m. There are two shower cabins, hot and cold water, toilet, locker room, mirrors, targets, 2 pistes, electrofixers at the school. Gulmira Ziyayeva holds the educational –training lessons. Occupation of the groups is full. There are 2 groups of 12 students, in total 24 sportsmen. The members of the workgroup have analyzed the training process of young fencers where the corresponding recommendations and suggestions were given for elimination of the shortcomings regarding the training committee manner. The interview was held with the sportsmen. The plan about establishment of the unified base of fencing in the Ferghana valley was explained, that is of the regional center for conduction of educational-training meetings of the sportsmen of three regions.

It should be noted that by the decision of the Khakim of Kokand city it is planned to build a Universal sports hall with the size 18x42 in the new year 2019, where it is planned to allocate a place for fencing lessons.

The meeting with the deputy chairman of Ferghana region N. Khakimov who was explained the aim of the visit of the workgroup, prospective of development of fencing in Ferghana region, was held along with this. The number of vital issues regarding the increase of the activity of the region federation and its funding were discussed.

The hall in Ferghana city, where sportsmen –fencers train, is located at the boarding school JV of Ferghana region. An area with the size 8x20 is allocated for fencing at the arena. There are shower cabins, toilet, locker rooms, hot and cold water, mirrors, targets, 2 pistes and electrofixers at school. Farruh Gapurov holds the educational-training lessons. Occupation of the groups is full. It should be noted that this hall complies with the requirements for conduction of the competitions on fencing. During the conversation with the deputy headmaster of the boarding-school, he suggested to hold the Republican and regional competitions in this hall.

Presents were prepared for each regional section by the Fencing Federation of Uzbekistan- that is a full paraphernalia (fencing uniform, masks and gloves) and inventory for the sportsmen.

Deputy chairman of Ferghana region sports governance N. Khakimov, deputy headmaster of the boarding-school V.S. Cheredchinko were at the award of the presents. The interview was held with the sportsmen. The plan on establishment of the unified base of fencing in Feghana valley was explained.

Today the fencing school of Andijan region holds one of the leading

positions in the area of development of fencing.

 

Until today there was only one Fencing Palace of Sports, which complied with the world standards – in Tashkent. For preparation to the Olympics-2020 and popularization of this kind of sport, it was decided to build one more sports complex in Andijan.

Andijan Palace of Sports functioning at present includes the training hall with the area of 24x42 m and with the possibility of installation of 8 to 10 fencing pits, hotel for 50 places and the training hall.

For construction of the site the demographic peculiarity of the region and the fencing school, the graduates of which are the participants of the Olympic games in London Ruslan Kudayev, Asia champions in the team championship- Djavokhir Nurmatov, Abdulbosit Nasriddinov, Sanjar Sobirov, as well as two-times silver prize-winner of the Asian championships Saidbek Djeyenbayev, were taken into consideration at the choice of the city.

The members of the workgroup have comprehensively studied the issues of organization of ETC for the sportsmen- said G. Pelikh, caretaker deputy of the chairman of FFU. At the meeting with the deputy headmaster of Andijan Specialized boarding school of the Olympic reserve E. Alibekov, the issue on support for attraction of the ETC participants, about the access to attend the trainings as an audience. The plan on establishment of the unified fencing base in Ferghana valley was explained. The issue was solved in the affirmative. The training process of the athletes was analyzed by us as well. We have visited the fencing hall, which is located at the Academic lyceum of Asaka city. Occupation of the groups is full. There were 45 sportsmen at the trainings. The total number of the students are more than 100 people. Experienced coaches- R. Semeneyev, V. Murdasov, E. Babadjanov, D. Semeneyeva, N. Ermakov hold lessons here. Moreover, here are specific issues connected with the provision of new halls for fencers of Asaka, Bulokbashi fencing sections. 

According to the results of study of the activity of the regional Fencing Federations’ sections and the condition of the sports halls, the members of the workgroup have studied one more hall of the Sports boarding-school of the Olympic reserve in Andijan city. It was suggested for the organization of year-round educational training meetings for the prospective sportsmen of Fergana valley. The area of the hall allows conducting the trainings on two kinds of fencing at the same time (rapier, sword).

Thus, at the present Fencing Federation of Uzbekistan is taking real and effective steps in the name of the future of fencing in the country.

 

 

Press Service of FFU