President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with young people at the Esports Arena in Jizzakh.

According to the resolution of the Head of state of November 16, 2022, e-sports is being popularized. In particular, in the city of Jizzakh, an Esports Arena was established on a former tennis court site. The main hall, designed for 1.2 thousand spectators, is modernly equipped. In addition, there are 12 educational and training rooms, a conference room, a dormitory for 35 people, and a cafeteria.

The arena, which has a universal purpose, can also host international competitions in boxing, wrestling, basketball, table tennis, chess and checkers, as well as events within the framework of the “Five Initiatives”. The complex includes an IT Academy, where young people learn computer skills, foreign languages, graphic design, robotics, and other areas. It is planned to implement the “Heirs of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi” system to train specialists in this field.

The Head of state watched competitions in e-sports, chess, the intellectual game “Zakovat”, basketball, and talked with young people.

“Today, we visited many places in Jizzakh and started new projects. Of course, the region’s economy and the scale of construction have grown significantly. But the main achievement is the desire of our youth, their activity and self-confidence. It is with such youth that we will implement our Strategy and the big goals we have set for ourselves”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

During the visit, the responsible persons discussed the plans for the arena’s activities. In particular, friendship tournaments will be held with the winners of various competitions to participate in world championships.

Instructions were given to identify talented youth in each area and assist them in transitioning to professional sports.

UzA