Uzbekistan now has a brand new Olympic Village. The President of the Republic, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, visited it on August 18, a sign of the importance of this project, launched in November 2022. It will have cost 250 millionThis Olympic village covers more than 100 hectares and includes a velodrome with a capacity of 2.200 spectators, Who " meets IOC requirements " according to the Uzbek NOC. The site can also accommodate table tennis and fencing and a 12.000-seat stadium was created in the city center with the idea of hosting athletics and disabled sports competitions, since " These disciplines contribute greatly to improving the health of the population "But" are not fully exploited " in the country.
Another major advantage: an aquatic complex with swimming pools, diving pools, a training pool and a gym, which meet international Olympic standards. World Aquatics delegation has also confirmed that Asian Championships or World Championships could be held there. Other sports complexes have been built for volleyball, basketball, handball and martial arts. The Olympic Village also has " 15 outdoor fields for football, volleyball, tennis, field hockey and athletics ". A sports medicine research center will soon be added to the list of facilities. A clear message of ambition for the years to come.
