20.02.2018

FIDE President sends congratulatory letters to the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov sent a congratulatory letter to the Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Isroilov. The letter reads as follows:

"Dear Shoakram Holmatovich! Please accept my warmest congratulations on your appointment to the post of Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Your appointment to this position inspires optimism, pride and confidence in the future.

This appointment is evidence of trust in you as a politician, diplomat and specialist. This is the result of your hard work, inexhaustible energy, the ability to see the perspective and scale of events, the ability to inspire and motivate people.

Uzbekistan is a country where people enjoy playing chess, where international chess tournaments are held every year, and the achievements of Uzbek players are known all over the world.

I am sure that your activity in this post will contribute to further traditional and mutually beneficial cooperation between FIDE and the Republic of Uzbekistan for the benefit of development and popularization of chess not only in your country but also in the international arena.

Dear Shoakram Holmatovich, I wish you success in your work and in the implementation of planned projects, as well as the achievement of new heights in professional and social activities. Good health to you and your family!"

Also, FIDE President congratulated the First Deputy Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan Oybek Kasymov. The congratulation says:

"Dear Oybek Omilovich! From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on your appointment to the post of the First Deputy Minister of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

This event has become recognition not only of your effective work, but also of your personal contribution to the development of sport in this beautiful country. Having the necessary professional qualities and great life experience, you, with your inherent energy and sense of responsibility, fulfill all the variety of tasks assigned to you.

Uzbekistan is a country with rich chess traditions. Chess is deservedly popular in the republic and has become an integral part of the national culture. Chess input to the growth of the intellectual abilities of the younger generation is increasingly confirmed every year. And this is your personal merit.

I am sure that your activity in this position will further promote the traditional and mutually beneficial cooperation between FIDE and the Republic of Uzbekistan, and we will have permanent opportunities for meetings at the most important chess forums on hospitable Uzbek soil. I remember with great warmth our recent meeting in the NOC of Uzbekistan.

I wish you, dear Oybek Omilovich, good health, prosperity and success!"