On the initiative of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan, football and mini-football competitions among young people have been organized at a high level for the third year in all districts, cities and regions of our republic.

“State Security Service Cup” competitions consist of three stages. This season, 20,311 teams from a total of 208 districts and cities participated in the first two stages (district-city and Republic of Karakalpakstan, Tashkent city and regions) and 254,848 young people were involved.

At the end of the regional stage of the competition, 365 talented young player were identified, and now it is expected that they will be directed to local football clubs. It is noteworthy that this year’s competitions included a mini-football tournament among girls.

Today, the drawing ceremony for the Republican stage was held in our capital with the participation of representatives of the participating teams, organizers and football officials. 14 teams in each direction were divided into groups. The group and final matches in football and mini-football will be held on artificial pitches belonging to the “Bunyodkor” football academy, and the final football competition will be held in the “JAR” stadium.