Baku, November 6, AZERTAC
The 4th General Assembly of the International Chovken Federation (ICF) was held on November 6–7, 2026, in Marsa Alam, Egypt, with delegates from 58 countries in attendance.
The meeting discussed the future development of international chovken, preparations for the 2027 continental championships, regional activities, membership issues and amendments to the sport’s rules. It was decided that the 2027 European Championship will be held in the UK, the Asian Championship in Kazakhstan, the African Championship in Morocco and the South American Championship in Chile.
The Assembly approved the establishment of a Gulf Countries Regional Group, initiated by Kuwait, and elected a Kuwaiti representative as its head. The heads of the Asian and European regional groups were also re-elected, with their terms running until 2029.
The meeting also approved amendments to chovken rules, particularly those concerning red cards and penalties. A trailer for “Horses and Human”, a film set to premiere on Netflix in March 2027, was also presented.
In addition, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran were admitted as new members of the International Chovken Federation.
A friendly chovken match involving representatives of participating countries is scheduled for November 7.