Teams lined up on horseback with flags before a match

The Federation

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The national governing body for polo in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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 develops and popularises polo in Uzbekistan, supports players and coaches, organises national competitions and promotes the construction of modern polo grounds across the country.

The Federation represents Uzbekistan in the international polo community. Full FIP membership allows Uzbek players and officials to take part in international tournaments 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.

Three signatories hold the women's polo memorandum

A match in Qashqadaryo with snowy mountains on the horizon

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

Our philosophy

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 in the history of the federation.

2020
10.10.2020
Federation founded
The Uzbekistan Polo Federation is established as the national governing body for polo.
2021
02.01.2021
Amirsoy Cup
Uzbekistan's first snow polo tournament, at the Amirsoy mountain resort.
2021
11.03.2021
Presidential Decree PD-5211
Polo is named among the equestrian sports the state will develop and popularise.
2021
03.09.2021
Independence Cup
Eight teams play at Pakhtakor Stadium for 30 years of independence, with a women's tournament.
2021
2021
Full member of FIP
The Federation of International Polo certifies the federation as a full member from 2021.
2025
25.07.2025
Argentine advisers
Bautista Luisetti and Joaquin Spilmann become official advisers to the federation.
2025
25.12.2025
First women's arena cup
The Adolat Women's Arena Polo Cup is the first national championship for women.
2026
22.03.2026
Partnership with India
A memorandum with Rajasthan Polo Club is signed in Delhi.
2026
07.05.2026
National championship
16 men's and 9 women's teams play at the Central Hippodrome in Tashkent.

Presidential Decree PD-5211

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.