11:55, 06 мая 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Baktygul OSMONALIEVA
The President of Kyrgyzstan received the head of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, who arrived in Bishkek.
They discussed issues of development of Kyrgyz football, as well as improvement of football infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan.
He stressed that Talent Development Scheme is a great opportunity to give every talented player a chance. The Kyrgyz side expresses its gratitude to the International Football Federation for the assistance provided in the development of Kyrgyz football.
«Your first visit to the Kyrgyz Republic is symbolic and important in terms of the development of Kyrgyz football. Achievements in the field of sports are an indicator of well-being, unity and development of the state,» Sadyr Japarov said.
According to him, in recent years the number of people choosing an active lifestyle and going in for sports has increased. This means that the state attaches great importance to the sports sector, including football, and provides support.
Sadyr Japarov noted that football is closest to him of all sports, he has been playing it since childhood, and also follows the events in the world of football with great interest. He is ready to support any initiatives for the development of domestic football, telling about Muras futsal tournament he initiated.
«If we consider international football as a separate family, we consider ourselves a full member of this family. Therefore, we firmly believe that FIFA will treat us like a brother in the family,» he said.
Gianni Infantino noted that one of their goals was to promote the development of football in Kyrgyzstan and share international experience, as well as invest in the development of this sport.
He called the work carried out by the Kyrgyz Football Union good and declared his readiness to make his maximum contribution to the development of football in Kyrgyzstan, in particular, to invest in and provide technical support to the youth football academy in Issyk-Kul region and other facilities.
Gianni Infantino added that the federation is following the development of Kyrgyz football, which shows decent results. In addition, he noted the talent of Kyrgyz football players, both physical and technical one.