Currently, the committee is analyzing a draft law proposing amendments to the legislation on physical culture and sports, which will be considered in the first reading.
Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva emphasized the importance of transparency in the accreditation process, as well as the need for clear requirements and funding. She noted that even federations representing non-Olympic sports participate in international competitions, but the state does not sufficiently support their activities.
Nursultan Kurmanaly uulu clarified that accreditation will create a legal basis for the operation of federations; however, funding issues are not within the scope of accreditation. "We rely on international experience. In neighboring countries, federations receive state accreditation for their activities. This rule was in effect until 2017, when it was abolished, leading to numerous problems. For example, several federations were created for certain sports that could not coordinate their actions, resulting in conflicts. The criteria for accreditation will be developed after the draft law is adopted, and accreditation will be granted only to those federations recognized by international organizations," he added.
The deputy also inquired about the number of federations in the country. "You are talking about federations that do not meet the requirements. I believe that anyone can engage in the sport they like and achieve success," she remarked.
Nursultan Kurmanaly uulu explained that the deputy misinterpreted his words. "If the draft law is adopted, only one federation will be recognized for each sport. For example, in Kyrgyzstan, there is only one federation for volleyball. At the same time, there are several federations for karate, which hinders athletes from participating in international competitions, as international accreditation is not conducted, leading to competition," he clarified.
