Kamchybek Tashiyev, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS), has proposed banning “fights without rules,” citing their negative influence on youth and society. Tashiyev expressed these concerns during a live broadcast on Facebook, urging a national reevaluation of such activities.
Tashiyev argued that these fights create a misleading notion among young people that success in life can be achieved through violence and coercion. “Fighting without rules is not a sport, but a type of brawling. Such competitions form a false belief in young people that success can be achieved by force and aggression. We need to raise a generation that relies on education and science,” Tashiyev said.
He further highlighted the dangers associated with these events, emphasizing their harmful effects on both moral guidance and physical health. According to Tashiyev, many participants suffer severe injuries, with some becoming disabled by the age of 40.
To address these concerns, Tashiyev urged athletes and young people to focus on Olympic sports, which he described as fostering physical development and receiving state support.
Tashiyev also rejected the argument that the global popularity of unrestricted fighting justifies its practice in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing that the country should prioritize its own values and traditions over external influences.
From an Islamic perspective, Tashiyev stressed the incompatibility of such activities with moral principles, stating that “Even from the point of view of Islam, such actions are wrong – beating and maiming each other has no place in our values,”
Tashiyev concluded by appealing to sports associations to take measures to restrict fights without rules and guide Kyrgyzstan’s youth toward healthier and more constructive activities.
