International Uzbek Kurash Tournament for the Ambassador’s Cup Held in Seoul
Sport
The second Uzbek Kurash Ambassador’s Cup tournament was held in Seoul to mark the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. For the first time, the competition was organized in an international format, bringing together athletes from Uzbekistan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Around 200 athletes from different cities and provinces of South Korea took part in the tournament. Uzbek students living and studying in the country also actively participated, using Kurash to represent the culture and traditions of Uzbekistan.
At the opening ceremony, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Abdusalomov highlighted the historical significance of Kurash for the Uzbek people. He noted that the sport has held a special place in the country’s spiritual heritage for centuries. Today, Kurash is practiced in more than 130 countries and continues to strengthen its position on the international sports stage.
Bae Hyeong Shik, President of the Korean Kurash Federation, said the Ambassador’s Cup was not only a sporting event but also a platform for promoting Uzbekistan’s culture and values. He emphasized that Kurash is more than a competition, describing it as a school of peace, discipline, good conduct and mutual respect.
Following the tournament, the Embassy of Uzbekistan and the Korean Kurash Federation agreed to continue cooperation. The sides plan to further promote Uzbek Kurash in South Korea, regularly organize national tournaments, championships and the Ambassador’s Cup, increase the number of Kurash sections and improve the qualifications of coaches.
South Korean online publication “Djournal” noted that the tournament attracted interest not only from the sports community but also from representatives of culture and tourism. According to the publication, the Ambassador’s Cup contributes to promoting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage, encouraging healthy lifestyles among young people and strengthening friendship between peoples through sport.
The event concluded with a presentation of Uzbek national cuisine and traditional dances, giving participants and guests an opportunity to learn more about Uzbekistan’s culture and traditions.
At the opening ceremony, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Abdusalomov highlighted the historical significance of Kurash for the Uzbek people. He noted that the sport has held a special place in the country’s spiritual heritage for centuries. Today, Kurash is practiced in more than 130 countries and continues to strengthen its position on the international sports stage.
Bae Hyeong Shik, President of the Korean Kurash Federation, said the Ambassador’s Cup was not only a sporting event but also a platform for promoting Uzbekistan’s culture and values. He emphasized that Kurash is more than a competition, describing it as a school of peace, discipline, good conduct and mutual respect.
Following the tournament, the Embassy of Uzbekistan and the Korean Kurash Federation agreed to continue cooperation. The sides plan to further promote Uzbek Kurash in South Korea, regularly organize national tournaments, championships and the Ambassador’s Cup, increase the number of Kurash sections and improve the qualifications of coaches.
South Korean online publication “Djournal” noted that the tournament attracted interest not only from the sports community but also from representatives of culture and tourism. According to the publication, the Ambassador’s Cup contributes to promoting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage, encouraging healthy lifestyles among young people and strengthening friendship between peoples through sport.
The event concluded with a presentation of Uzbek national cuisine and traditional dances, giving participants and guests an opportunity to learn more about Uzbekistan’s culture and traditions.
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