Referees led by Ilgiz Tantashev have been sent to a prestigious competition
Today, a farewell ceremony was held at the Uzbekistan Football Association for the group of referees led by Ilgiz Tantashev, who have been worthily defending the honor of our country in international arenas, as they depart for their next prestigious competition. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Association officials, experienced specialists, and representatives of the football community attended the event, wishing our referees success ahead of their responsible matches. Ravshan Irmatov, First Vice-President of the Uzbekistan Football Association, spoke during the meeting, highlighting the particular significance of this event.
He noted that the participation of the refereeing group in major world tournaments, alongside the national team, indicates the growing international prestige of Uzbek football. Such achievements are typically characteristic of states with rich football traditions and highly developed sports infrastructure, and today, Uzbekistan is firmly establishing its place among such countries.
When our referees take to the field, they do not only monitor the rules of the game but also demonstrate the culture and potential of the entire nation. In his speech, Ravshan Irmatov noted that every action of the referees is under the gaze of millions of fans, which is why high skill and strong willpower are required of them.
The association leadership and mentors from the refereeing school expressed their readiness to support them in every possible way. For Ilgiz Tantashev and his colleagues, this trip is not only a high point in their personal careers but also international recognition for the entire Uzbek refereeing school.
Making fair decisions and maintaining control of the game in major competitions such as the World Cup carries great responsibility. At the end of the event, commemorative gifts were presented to the referees, and group photos were taken.
According to One.uz, such meetings play an important role in increasing the psychological preparation of specialists and conveying the trust of the people to them. We wish good luck in the upcoming matches to this group of referees, who are opening a new page in the history of Uzbek football.
