--- title: "The Federation · Uzbekistan Polo Federation" description: "Founded on 10 October 2020, the Uzbekistan Polo Federation governs polo in Uzbekistan and is a full member of FIP. Mission, values, leadership and the decree." url: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/federation/ language: en alternates: uz-Latn: https://www.uzpolo.uz/uz/federation/ ru: https://www.uzpolo.uz/ru/federation/ en: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/federation/ --- ![Teams lined up on horseback with flags before a match](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/lineup-helmets-flags-16x9.Bgpobj4M_2dKhMl.jpg) The Federation # The federation 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 tournaments** A season of competitions on snow, grass and in the arena. - **Training and workshops** Programmes for players, coaches, umpires and grooms. - **Five disciplines** Snow, traditional, arena, youth and women's polo. - **International participation** Tournaments, 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 1. 01 Develop professional polo players and teams 2. 02 Build polo infrastructure and clubs 3. 03 Train coaches, umpires and grooms 4. 04 Grow 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 heritage Honouring national equestrian traditions. - Horse welfare Ethical care and responsible sport. - Global unity Cooperation with the international polo community. - Excellence Continuous development of players and officials. - Sportsmanship Fairness, integrity and respect. ## Timeline Key dates in the history of the federation. 1. 2020 10.10.2020 ### Federation founded The Uzbekistan Polo Federation is established as the national governing body for polo. 2. 2021 02.01.2021 ### Amirsoy Cup Uzbekistan's first snow polo tournament, at the Amirsoy mountain resort. 3. 2021 11.03.2021 ### Presidential Decree PD-5211 Polo is named among the equestrian sports the state will develop and popularise. 4. 2021 03.09.2021 ### Independence Cup Eight teams play at Pakhtakor Stadium for 30 years of independence, with a women's tournament. 5. 2021 2021 ### Full member of FIP The Federation of International Polo certifies the federation as a full member from 2021. 6. 2025 25.07.2025 ### Argentine advisers Bautista Luisetti and Joaquin Spilmann become official advisers to the federation. 7. 2025 25.12.2025 ### First women's arena cup The Adolat Women's Arena Polo Cup is the first national championship for women. 8. 2026 22.03.2026 ### Partnership with India A memorandum with Rajasthan Polo Club is signed in Delhi. 9. 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. ## Leadership and advisors The people who run the federation, with two Argentine advisors to the president. [Team →](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/team/) - **Aziz Rustambayev** President - **Abdurasul Muminov** Secretary General - **Akhror Khaydarov** Vice President - **Sarvar Djalalov** Vice President, International Relations - **Amira Ravshanova** Official Representative in the United Kingdom - **Bautista Luisetti** Advisor to the President - **Joaquin Spilmann** Advisor to the President - **Yorqinbek Shovkatov** Coach and Field Umpire ## Documents Statutes, rules and official papers. ![The FIP member certificate of the Uzbekistan Polo Federation](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/fip-member-certificate.DT1wXNKZ_2cekt4.jpg) FIP membership certificate - Federation statutes Coming soon - FIP membership certificate Coming soon - Rules of play Coming soon ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"SportsOrganization","@id":"https://www.uzpolo.uz/#organization","name":"Uzbekistan Polo Federation","alternateName":["Oʻzbekiston Polo Federatsiyasi","Федерация поло Узбекистана","UPF"],"sport":"Polo","foundingDate":"2020-10-10","areaServed":{"@type":"Country","name":"Uzbekistan"},"memberOf":{"@type":"SportsOrganization","name":"Federation of International Polo"},"url":"https://www.uzpolo.uz/","logo":"https://www.uzpolo.uz/logo-512.png","sameAs":["https://www.instagram.com/uzpolo.uz/"]} ```