16 October 2021 2118

"Scandinavian Walking" united hundreds of healthy lifestyle promoters

In order to implement the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated October 30, 2020 No. UP–6099 "On measures for the widespread introduction of a healthy lifestyle and the further development of mass sports", a marathon of "Scandinavian walking" was organized today on the streets of Tashkent.

The marathon started near the State Museum of Art, continued along Islam Karimov Avenue and ended at the Peoples' Friendship Square. The total distance was 4.6 km.

The event was attended by NOC employees headed by Chairman Rustam Shaabdurakhmanov, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Avaz Karimov and other responsible persons of the Ministry, heads and coaches of methodologists of sports educational institutions, students of the athletics Department of UzGUFKiS, fans of this sport, the total number of which was more than 300.

Scandinavian walking is a very useful direction for human health and in this regard, residents from all over the world express interest. Today's event has become one of the important pushes calling on our compatriots to move forward and be active.

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