A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY: EACH OF US IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN HEALTH

In our country, reforms aimed at developing sports and strengthening public health are consistently continuing. The new initiatives put forward during the recent meeting are significant because they serve to elevate this process to an entirely new level. In particular, the update of sports evaluation criteria—shifting from simple participation numbers to indicators of the population's real health status—is a vital step toward increasing the system's efficiency.

In the past, the effectiveness of sporting events was measured primarily by the number of participants. Now, this approach is being changed, and the impact on human health is becoming the primary criterion. This is a very sound decision, as the true purpose of sport is to strengthen health. If sports activities result in a decrease in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, it will not only reduce the burden on the healthcare system but also increase the overall well-being of society.

Furthermore, the initiative to introduce a "health balance" in one district of each region can be seen as an innovative approach. Through this system, the level of healthy living among the population will be accurately analyzed by region, and necessary measures will be identified. Such a mechanism will not only strengthen oversight but also foster an environment of healthy competition between regions.

Another noteworthy aspect is the establishment of the "Healthy Life Volunteers" corps. Engaging citizens who are active in sports to promote a healthy lifestyle within local neighborhoods (mahallas) is an extremely effective method. People are often more influenced by those similar to them in their immediate environment. Through the work of volunteers, sports culture will reach the wider public, thereby increasing community activity.

Additionally, the system for rewarding the most exemplary neighborhoods serves as a crucial motivational factor. By providing sports equipment, allocating prize money, and offering additional bonuses to coaches, healthy competition is fostered within the system. Material incentives for neighborhood chairpersons and volunteers will further increase their sense of responsibility. As a result, the development of sports will not remain solely a government initiative but will become a collective movement of society.

The special attention given during the meeting to CrossFit—a modern sport that does not require extensive infrastructure—is also a timely decision. Today, such intensive workouts are popular worldwide and do not require significant expenses to implement. Establishing CrossFit clubs in schools and technical colleges will have a positive impact on the physical development of the youth. Furthermore, including this sport in the "Five Initiatives" system will facilitate its wider expansion.

At the same time, it must be remembered that the success of these initiatives depends directly on their practical implementation. If control mechanisms are not strong enough or if there is a lack of responsibility at the local level, achieving the expected results will be difficult. Therefore, leaders and officials at every level must fulfill these tasks with total dedication.

In conclusion, the new initiatives put forward in the field of sports play a vital role in improving public health, involving youth in sports, and popularizing a healthy lifestyle. If these reforms are implemented systematically, not only professional sports but also mass sports will rise to a new level in our country in the near future. Most importantly, significant results will be achieved on the path to forming a healthy and active society.

M.M. Bafaev Vice-Rector of the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor