Our country has joined the regional division of World Lacrosse - the Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Union. It is attended by 19 States.
"I want to welcome Uzbekistan to our lacrosse family. I am very pleased that this year we will continue to develop the game in various regions of the world," said Jim Sherr, head of World Lacrosse.
Lacrosse is a sports game between two teams consisting of ten people each. The goal is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal using a stick.
In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee included lacrosse in the list of games of the 2028 Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles. This sport was part of the Olympic Games in 1904 and 1908.
