Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Tomorrow, the strongest masters of the planet’s leather glove will start to compete for the title of world champion in the capital. A few minutes ago, the Humo Arena hosted the grand opening of the world championship, which is being hosted by our country for the first time.

The official guests of the ceremony were Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov, President of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Umar Kremlev, Minister of Youth Policy and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan Adkham Ikramov, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee Oybek Kasimov, Deputy Chairman of the NOC, First Deputy Chairman of the Boxing Federation of the country Saken Polatov.

Abdulla Aripov made a speech, greeted the guests of prestigious competitions and spoke about the effective reforms carried out in our country by the esteemed President. Then Umar Kremlev congratulated the boxing family on the holiday of sports and declared the World Championship officially open.

During the event, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov took an oath on behalf of the boxers, noting that he would conduct an honest and transparent fight in the upcoming competitions. The ceremony continued with festive songs and dances.