--- title: "Uzbekistan Polo Federation" description: "The national body for polo in Uzbekistan. Snow polo in the mountains, tournaments on grass and in the arena, women's and youth teams. Full member of FIP." url: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/ language: en alternates: uz-Latn: https://www.uzpolo.uz/uz/ ru: https://www.uzpolo.uz/ru/ en: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/ --- ![A player in blue rides straight at the camera during a summer match in Tashkent](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/tashkent-blue-rider-head-on-16x9.ypmgn19A_Zs4Qtb.jpg) # Heritage at full gallop. From mountain snow to the international stage, polo in Uzbekistan moves forward. ![Snow polo cup winners under a clear winter sky](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/snow-cup-winners-sky-16x9.Bt7VX99F_tWbFq.jpg) Snow polo ## Polo in the mountains In winter the game climbs into the mountains above Tashkent, where riders and horses play on packed snow. [Snow polo](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/snow-polo/) ![Players in red and blue chase the ball under tall trees](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/tashkent-match-under-trees-16x9.DT3Lo6jc_8Vn0J.jpg) Grass & arena ## The national season On grass and in the arena, teams from the National Guard, the cavalry and private clubs contest the national titles. [Tournaments](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/tournaments/) ![Women's teams at the 2021 Independence Cup](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/mustaqillik-kubogi-2021-women.BSG6_PgM_1AHCnT.jpg) Women ## A title of their own The Adolat Women's Arena Polo Cup, first contested in 2025, is the national championship for women. [Teams](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/teams/) ![A player swinging the mallet mid-gallop](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/player-hitting-portrait-4x5.Dd_V0A67_ZG8bqC.jpg) Youth ## The next generation Young riders learn the game and the care of the horse together, from their very first lesson. [Academy](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/academy/) ![Players in helmets lined up with national flags](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/lineup-helmets-flags-16x9.Bgpobj4M_2dKhMl.jpg) International ## On the world stage As a full member of FIP, the federation works with partners in Argentina, India and across the polo world. [International](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/international/) ## Speed, nerve and precision. ## The polo community Teams registered with the federation across Uzbekistan, as reported by the federation. 14 Men's teams 14 Women's teams 5 Youth teams 2020 Federation founded, 10 October. Five ways to play - [01 Snow polo Mountain fields, winter season](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/snow-polo/) - [02 Arena polo Enclosed arena, three a side](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/polo/#arena) - [03 Traditional polo Rooted in Uzbek horse culture](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/polo/#traditional) - [04 Youth polo Grassroots programmes and schools](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/academy/) - [05 Women's polo 14 teams](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/polo/#women) [How polo is played →](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/polo/) Our philosophy Polo has been national policy since Presidential Decree PD-5211 · 11.03.2021 > Polo is more than a sport. It is a reflection of heritage, discipline and harmony between rider and horse, played with pride on the global stage. [About the decree →](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/federation/#decree) ## Season calendar Dates are confirmed by the federation each season. [Dates to be announced · Youth polo ### Youth League A competition for the federation's youth teams. Format and dates to be announced.](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/tournaments/youth-league/)[![Riders chase the ball at the 2026 national championship](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/championship-2026-play.3wLAMWt__Z2k6LX7.jpg) May 2026 ### Uzbekistan Polo Championship 2026 16 men's and 9 women's teams from riding schools across the country.](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/tournaments/uzbekistan-championship-2026/)[![Three women players lift the trophy at the Adolat Women Arena Polo Cup](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/womens-cup-trophy-lift.Bj-0_wO2_10BBWy.jpg) Dec 2025 · Arena polo ### Adolat Women's Arena Polo Cup The first national championship for women, held with the Adolat party.](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/tournaments/adolat-women-arena-cup-2025/) [All tournaments →](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/tournaments/) ## The federation Leadership and advisors, including two Argentine advisors to the president. [Meet the federation →](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/federation/#people) - **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 ```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/"]} ```