On March 17, Tashkent hosted the official opening of the Center of Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, a major project launched on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The event also carries significance beyond culture, including for Central Asian sport — an angle of particular interest to Eurasia Football. Sport has long been part of Uzbekistan’s … Continue reading The Center of Islamic Civilization Opens in Tashkent: The Sporting Context of Uzbek Culture