An educational outreach event “Lucky girls of great country” with the participation of girls who have attained great success in sport and awarded with Zulfiya State Prize, devoted to the 21th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan, was held at the Museum of Olympic Glory.

The representatives of various state and public organizations, trainers and students have participated in the event organized by the Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan jointly with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Children’s Sports Development Foundation at the Ministry of Education.

The Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan T.Kuziyev, chairman of the Council of Trade Unions Federation T.Norboyeva, chairman of the municipal women’s committee F.Abdurahimova and others noted that in Uzbekistan a special attention under the direction of President Islam Karimov is paid to the education of young generation as physically healthy and harmoniously developed personalities, enhance their spirituality and promoting sports among women.

Sports and recreational facilities, children’s and youth sports schools and sports stadiums serve to attract the young people to physical culture and sports, to achieve positive results in the comprehensive development of girls.

Presidential resolution on measures to stimulate the work of the female trainers employed at children’s sports objects in rural areas from 1 April 2010 serves as an important legal basis for raising the interest of girls in sports, further improving the training of women coaches, comprehensive support and to promote their work.

Ceremonial presentation of special gifts of the President – sportswear to nearly 190 thousand girls, regularly training in all regions of our country is another sign of how much care and attention given to this sphere.

15 girls awarded with Zulfiya State Prize are the winners of major national and international competitions in such sports like gymnastics, chess, synchronized swimming, rowing, judo and karate.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, chairman of the women’s committee E.Basitkhonova made a speech at the event. (Source: UzA news agency)