According to Nursultan Kurmanaly uulu, head of the legal support department of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, accreditation is necessary to create a legal framework for federations. He emphasized that this innovation is not related to funding but is aimed at aligning the system with international standards. In most countries, sports organizations begin cooperation with state structures only after an official accreditation process.
Kurmanaly uulu recalled that until 2017, a similar norm existed in Kyrgyzstan. During that period, republican federations underwent accreditation and could officially represent various sports. However, after the cancellation of this practice, confusion arose.
As a result, several federations began to be created for one sport, leading to an inability to reach consensus among them. This has caused conflicts that negatively affect the development of sports.
Nursultan Kurmanaly uulu
If the bill is passed, the authorized body will develop accreditation criteria based on international experience. At the same time, priority will be given to national federations recognized by international sports organizations.
According to agency data, there are over 200 registered sports federations in Kyrgyzstan, with several organizations existing in some sports. For example, in karate, four to five federations operate, competing with each other. The agency believes that accreditation will help streamline the system and promote the development of sports.
