Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Serbia plans to send basketball and volleyball specialists to Uzbekistan to support the development of both sports, following online talks between officials from the two countries, the Dunyo news agency reported.
The discussions involved Uzbekistan’s Deputy Sports Minister Shahrillo Mahmudov, Serbian Sports Minister Zoran Gajic, representatives of the two countries’ basketball and volleyball federations, and Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Serbia, based in Budapest, Oybek Shakhavdinov.
The sides discussed opportunities to exchange professional expertise, improve athlete training systems and enhance the qualifications of coaching staff.
The involvement of Serbian specialists is expected to support the development of basketball and volleyball in Uzbekistan.
The agreements aim to strengthen bilateral sports ties, raise the professional standards of coaches and help develop Uzbekistan’s national teams.