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Social Integration Through Sport in the Mahalla: Participation of the Elderly, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities; Mechanisms and Innovative Approaches for Engaging in Mass Sports

Oroqova Saodat Baxriddinovna,Safarova Nozima Mustafo qizi , Lecturer, Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, and Sport, Bukhara Innovations University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan,Chairperson, "Dorigar" Mahalla Citizens' Assembly, Shofirkon District, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan.

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of sport not only as a means of physical health improvement but also as a powerful tool for social integration within "mahalla" (local community) settings. The study highlights the socio-psychological significance of broadly involving various population strata, specifically the elderly, youth, and persons with disabilities, in mass sports. The author examines existing barriers in this field and proposes innovative approaches regarding the adaptation of sports infrastructure based on inclusive requirements, the use of digital technologies, and the implementation of motivational systems at the community level. Consequently, new mechanisms are developed for the mahalla institution to strengthen public health and enhance social cohesion in society.

Keywords

Mahalla (Community), social integration, mass sports, inclusive society, persons with disabilities, active aging, youth policy, healthy lifestyle, innovative mechanisms, social adaptation.

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Social Integration Through Sport in the Mahalla: Participation of the Elderly, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities; Mechanisms and Innovative Approaches for Engaging in Mass Sports. (2026). International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 6(01), 1240-1243. https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai/article/view/10300