While in Tashkent IJF President Mr Marius Vizer met with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for a special award ceremony, during which Mr Vizer was presented with the Friendship award of Uzbekistan.

Mr Vizer said, “It is a great pleasure to meet H.E. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan to discuss global sport and judo development. I am honoured to receive the ‘Friendship’ award in recognition of our shared commitment to unity, respect and the power of sport.