On November 27 of this year, the "Cup of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan" was held at the "Silk Road" University, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and further development of mass sports.

This  tournament was organized in order to ensure the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 6099 of October 30, 2020 "On measures for the widespread introduction of a healthy lifestyle and the further development of mass sports", Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 735 of November 19, 2020 "On measures to support a healthy lifestyle and increase physical activity", as well as in connection with the announcement of the month "Youth Forum of Uzbekistan-2021" in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

It is worth noting that the "Cup of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan" is organized in such areas as:

- mini football;

- chess;

- badminton;

- arm wrestling;

- quest.

According to the approved schedule, 18 students took part in badminton competitions (10 boys and 8 girls), 90 students - football, 20 - chess (12 boys and 8 girls), 25 - arm wrestling (19 boys and 6 girls), 21 - quest (11 boys and 10 girls), a total of 174students (32 of them girls) were involved.

Among those who took part in the Competition were students of such higher educational institutions as the Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service, Urgench State University, Ferghana State University, Bukhara State University, Karakalpak State University, Karshi State University, as well as students of the "Silk Road"International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

The final stage of mini football was held on the territory of a Specialized children's and youth sports school for playing sports and athletics (in a closed Hall).

The "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage hosted the final games in badminton, chess and arm wrestling.

Quest competitions were held on Registan Square, during which University students passed tests, solving various puzzles and logic tasks.

At the end of the sports competitions started the official part of the program of the "Cup of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan"– a solemn speech by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan – Rector of the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage  Aziz Abdukhakimov and an Award Ceremony for the winners in all sports presented.

It is worth noting that the final stage of the "Cup of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan" is held with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Khokimiyat of the Samarkand region and the Main Department of Tourism and Sports of the Samarkand region.