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Sadyr Japarov Promises Football Pitches for Every Kyrgyz Village

From 24.kg · (1d ago) Russian Positive tone

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov pledged to ensure every village has a mini-football field within 2-3 years.
  • Construction is already underway, funded by investors and sponsors, not the state budget.
  • The initiative responds to requests from young people for more sports facilities.

President Sadyr Japarov is demonstrating a strong commitment to developing sports infrastructure across Kyrgyzstan. During recent meetings with residents in the Uzgen district and Osh region, the president announced an ambitious plan to equip every village with a mini-football field within the next two to three years. This initiative, already in progress starting from Batken and extending to Ala-Buka and Chatkal, highlights a national effort to improve sporting opportunities for all citizens.

We started in Batken, and the work will continue all the way to Ala-Buka and Chatkal—not a single village will left out.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov describing the nationwide scope of the football pitch construction.

The president emphasized the importance of night lighting for these fields, recognizing that many rural residents are occupied with daily chores and can only engage in sports during the evenings. This thoughtful consideration ensures that the new facilities will be accessible and beneficial to the community's lifestyle.

Notably, the funding for these extensive construction projects will not burden the state budget. Instead, the president assured that the development is being financed exclusively through private investors and sponsors. This approach signals a forward-thinking strategy to leverage private capital for public good, fostering economic partnerships while enhancing the nation's social infrastructure.

Night lighting is essential, as in rural areas, people are busy with household work during the day and can only devote time to sports in the evening.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov explaining the necessity of night lighting for the new football fields.

The demand for such facilities, particularly football pitches, sports complexes, and stadiums, was frequently raised by young people during the president's engagements. This direct response from the head of state underscores a government that listens to its youth and actively works to fulfill their aspirations, promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle nationwide.

We are financing these exclusively through investors and sponsors. No funds from the state budget are allocated for these purposes.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov clarifying the funding model for the sports facilities.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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