This work covers the history, stages of development, basic rules and the role of kurash, the national sport of the Uzbek people, today. The importance of kurash in the physical and spiritual education of the younger generation, its influence in the international arena and its role as a national value are discussed. Information is also provided about the role of kurash in the sports life of Uzbekistan and its international successes.

National wrestling, Uzbekistan, sport, value, education, international competition, honesty, courage, tradition.

“History of Uzbek National Wrestling” — Tashkent, 2018. Provides complete information about the history of national wrestling, stages of development and its place in Uzbek culture.

Official website of the International Wrestling Federation (UWW) — https://uww.org/ Official source about international rules, competitions and news of wrestling.

“Uzbek wrestling and its role in the international arena” — Journal “Sport and Culture”, 2021, No. 4. Article about the role and development trends of national wrestling in the international arena.

“Sport and National Culture: On the Example of Uzbek National Wrestling” — Scientific monograph, Tashkent State Institute of Physical Education, 2019.

“Wrestling: From Traditional Sport to Modern Competitions” — Tashkent, 2020. About the historical roots of wrestling and the process of its transformation into a current form of sport.

Official website of the National Wrestling Federation of Uzbekistan — http://kurash.uz/ National wrestling news, information about competitions, athletes and the activities of the federation.

“Successes of Uzbek sports in the world arenas” — Tashkent, 2022. Analytical work on the role and results of national wrestling and other sports in the international arena.