Speaking during the closing ceremony, AFC Grassroots and Youth Director John Whittle said: “I am pleased that this year's festival was held at the same high level as in previous years.

“I would like to express special thanks to the Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF), which, in cooperation with the Asian Football Confederation, did a tremendous job in organising not only such festivals, but also other competitions under the auspices of the AFC.

“I think that all participants in our activities have gained experience, which is useful to them in the future. And maybe in a few years among the participants of the festival today we will see the future world stars,” he said.

UFF Vice President Sardor Rakhmatullayev thanked all participants for coming to the sunny capital of the Central Asian nation.

“We would like to thank all present and are very pleased that we again held a festival at a high level successfully. I hope that the experience that you've got here will not disappear without a trace.”

The annual youth extravaganza was held from 4 to 17 April for Central Asian nations namely hosts Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, where a cornucopia of educational activities was held for the players, coaches, referees, doctors, physiotherapists, local organisers and more.