Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of people regularly engaged in cycling to 30,000 by 2030 and place its national team among the top three at Asian continental competitions, according to a presidential resolution reported by the Justice Ministry.
The resolution, signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, also calls for increasing the number of Olympic qualification places won by Uzbek cyclists and competing for medals.
From March 2027, the country will regularly hold competitions and public events to encourage more people to take up cycling.
University students will compete in a "Students' Cup", while senior school pupils at schools with the necessary infrastructure will take part in a "Director's Cup".
People with disabilities will be able to compete in the "Your Opportunities" para-cycling event. Ministry and agency employees will take part in competitions called "New Uzbekistan".
Two cycling marathons are also planned. The "Queens of Spring" event will be held for women to mark International Women's Day on 8 March. The "Path to Health" marathon will be organised for the public as part of the "22 September — Car-Free Day" campaign.
The Republican Cycling Sports Excellence Boarding School will train promising athletes for possible inclusion in national teams. Its total enrolment will remain at 100 pupils in grades 6–11.
From the 2027–2028 academic year, 20% of the boarding school's pupils will study para-cycling.
Cycling competitions will also be held regularly as part of the "New Olympic Heights of Uzbekistan" events.
Before the start of the 2027–2028 academic year, the boarding school and the Cycling Federation of Uzbekistan will prepare video materials for pupils at general education schools.
Tashkent will have a separate programme. From March 2027, the city administration will begin piloting the "Tashkent Experience", funded from the local budget.
In 2027–2028, bicycles are to be provided in stages to general education schools with the necessary infrastructure. The programme also envisages cooperation with coaches.
