Kyrgyzstan Considers Ban on Unregulated Fights, proposed by Kamchybek Tashiev
The head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, has spoken out against fights without rules in the country, citing their negative impact on young people and society as a whole. In a live broadcast on social media, Tashiev emphasized that these types of fights give young people the false impression that success in life can be achieved through force and aggression.
Tashiev stated that fights without rules are not a sport, but a form of fighting that promotes the idea that success can be obtained through violence. He stressed the importance of raising a generation that values education and science over physical aggression. Furthermore, he highlighted the risks to both moral standards and health, noting that many participants in such fights end up disabled by the age of 40.
The government official called on athletes and young people training for fights to switch to Olympic sports, which focus on physical development and are supported at the state level. He also rejected any excuses for the popularity of fights without rules in other countries, stating that Kyrgyzstan should prioritize its own values and ideals.
Tashiev also mentioned that from an Islamic perspective, such actions are unacceptable as they promote violence and harm. He urged the Olympic Committee, sports associations, and the Sports Department under the Ministry of Culture and Sports to implement strict measures to limit the occurrence of fights without rules in the country.
Overall, Tashiev’s message is clear: fights without rules have no place in Kyrgyzstan, and efforts should be made to promote values of education, sportsmanship, and respect within the younger generation.
