Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today has become one of the special days in the history of Uzbek sports. The fact is that the International Hockey Federation has accepted the Uzbekistan Hockey Federation into "its family."

The International Federation has reviewed a number of applications from national federations and those that meet the relevant requirements and standards have been satisfied.

In addition to Uzbekistan, Algeria, Colombia, Iran, Lebanon and Greece joined the International Hockey Federation.