The Federation
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Founded for the game. Built for the long run.
Who we are
The Uzbekistan Polo Federation is the national governing body for polo in the Republic of Uzbekistan. It was founded on 10 October 2020 and is a full member of the Federation of International Polo (FIP).
The Federation exists to make polo popular in Uzbekistan, to support players and coaches, to run competitions and to help build modern polo grounds across the country.
It also brings Uzbekistan into the international polo community. Full FIP membership means our players and officials take part in international events and programmes.
Polo here draws on a long equestrian tradition. The Federation runs both traditional and snow polo events as part of its season.
What we do
- National tournamentsA season of competitions on snow, grass and in the arena.
- Training and workshopsProgrammes for players, coaches, umpires and grooms.
- Five disciplinesSnow, traditional, arena, youth and women's polo.
- International participationTournaments, exchanges and FIP programmes abroad.
What we are working towards
- 01Develop professional polo players and teams
- 02Build polo infrastructure and clubs
- 03Train coaches, umpires and grooms
- 04Grow youth and grassroots polo
Polo is more than a sport. It is a reflection of heritage, discipline and harmony between rider and horse.
Rooted in Uzbekistan's equestrian history, the Federation develops polo through excellence, ethical practice and international standards, to inspire the next generation and to represent Uzbekistan with pride on the world stage.
Core values
- Respect for heritageHonouring national equestrian traditions.
- Horse welfareEthical care and responsible sport.
- Global unityCooperation with the international polo community.
- ExcellenceContinuous development of players and officials.
- SportsmanshipFairness, integrity and respect.
Timeline
Key dates so far. The federation will add more as the season goes on.
- 202010.10.2020
Federation founded
The Uzbekistan Polo Federation is established as the national governing body for polo.
- 202111.03.2021
Presidential Decree PD-5211
Polo is named among the equestrian sports the state will develop and popularise.
- 202103.09.2021
Independence Cup
Eight teams play at Pakhtakor Stadium for 30 years of independence, with a women's tournament.
- 202525.07.2025
Argentine advisers
Bautista Luisetti and Joaquin Spilmann become official advisers to the federation.
- 202525.12.2025
First women's arena cup
The Adolat Women's Arena Polo Cup is the first national championship for women.
- 202622.03.2026
Partnership with India
A memorandum with Rajasthan Polo Club is signed in Delhi.
- 202607.05.2026
National championship
16 men's and 9 women's teams play at the Central Hippodrome in Tashkent.
- Date to be confirmed
Full member of FIP
Uzbekistan joins the Federation of International Polo as a full member.
- Date to be confirmed
Snow polo at Amirsoy
Polo is played on snow in the mountains above Tashkent.
Polo, written into national policy
- Title
- On additional measures for the further development of horse breeding and equestrian sports, and the popularisation of polo
- Number
- PD-5211
- Signed
- 11 March 2021
- Issued by
- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev
What the decree covers
- National development of horse breeding and equestrian sport
- Support and popularisation of polo and modern pentathlon, among other equestrian sports
- Building infrastructure and attracting investment into these sports
The decree is a broad sports development policy rather than a single-topic order, and it names polo as a strategic sport to develop. Since it was signed, more players have taken up the game and more organised teams have formed.
Leadership and advisors
The people who run the federation, with two Argentine advisors to the president.
- Aziz RustanbayevPresident
- Abdurasul MuminovSecretary General
- Akhror KhaydarovVice President
- Sarvar DjalalovVice President, International Relations
- Bautista LuisettiAdvisor to the President
- Joaquin SpilmannAdvisor to the President
- Yorqinbek ShovkatovCoach and Field Umpire
Documents
Statutes, rules and official papers.
- Federation statutesComing soon
- FIP membership certificateComing soon
- Rules of playComing soon