Otabek Umarov, First Deputy Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan, has been appointed as a member of the FIA Senate, one of the highest decision-making platforms in the international motorsport world. This was reported by the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan.
This appointment is not just a "position" - it's a big symbol. Because the FIA Senate is one of the highest bodies in the federation's management. This means that Central Asia is gaining more visible and influential representation at the level where global decisions in the field of motorsport and mobility are discussed.
For information, FIA is a huge system that unites more than 200 national organizations from 149 countries. It establishes the basic rules for regulating the world's most prestigious competitions - championships such as Formula 1 and Formula E. In this sense, the entry of a representative of Uzbekistan into the Senate seems to have gained "new momentum" in the country's sports diplomacy: now we are not only participants, but also in the arena of discussion.
What does this decision mean?
Firstly, Uzbekistan's position in international sports structures will be further strengthened - this means new partnerships, new projects in the future.
Secondly, opportunities for attracting major international competitions will expand. The arrival of major tournaments - the growth of tourism, services, media, and economic activity - in short, the saying "sports are the engine of the economy" is not without reason.
Thirdly, it will stimulate the development of modern sports infrastructure. In motorsport, standards are strict: safety, logistics, technology - everything demands high standards. This also strengthens the internal system.
Fourthly, the image of Uzbekistan as a reliable partner in the global sports arena will be further strengthened. In the modern world, image is not just PR, it is a door to new opportunities.
In short, the appointment to the FIA Senate became a logical continuation of the systematic work aimed at enhancing Uzbekistan's international prestige in the field of sports and mobility. Now the most important thing is not to turn this opportunity into a "paper victory," but to transform it into real projects, competitions, and infrastructure. And this is a bomb.
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