Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- This year, a report-selective Congress of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) will be held.

The Russian Fencing Federation has nominated Alisher Usmanov for this post. Alisher Burkhanovich is the current head of the FIE, a philanthropist from Russia.

Alisher Usmanov is from Uzbekistan, and all residents of the country know him well. He has repeatedly implemented large projects to support the social sphere and sports in Uzbekistan.

It should be noted that the Congress of Fencing Confederations of Asian, Pan-American and African fencing confederations was held in Tashkent in September. During the event, the leaders of these organizations wrote a tripartite letter sent to Alisher Burkhanovich on unconditional support for his nomination for the post of FIE president.

For information, Alisher Usmanov has been the head of this international organization since 2008. In 2012 and 2016 he was re-elected as President of the FIE.