The event, held at the Barys Arena Ice Palace, was also attended by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and other foreign guests.

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin addressed the ceremony participants via a video message.

The vibrant program showcased the tournament’s key phygital disciplines, merging digital contests with traditional sports and physical activity to motivate young people to participate in traditional sports.

The President of Uzbekistan welcomed the participants of the international tournament.

Today, a phygital sports summit took place featuring ministers of sports and technology, diplomatic mission leaders, and other senior officials.

The first Games of the Future were held in Kazan in 2024. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the opening ceremony. The second tournament took place in Abu Dhabi in 2025.

This year’s tournament will feature Uzbekistan delegates competing in phygital football, laser tag, and dance.