Marsa Alam:The 4th General Assembly of the International Chovken Federation (ICF) took place from November 6-7, 2026, in Marsa Alam, Egypt, with the participation of delegates from 58 countries. Key discussions focused on the future development of international chovken, upcoming continental championships, regional activities, membership matters, and rule amendments.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the assembly resulted in several significant decisions, including the admission of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran as new members of the federation. Additionally, the establishment of a Gulf Countries Regional Group, initiated by Kuwait, was approved, with a Kuwaiti representative elected as its head.
The assembly also finalized the locations for the 2027 continental championships the European Championship in the UK, the Asian Championship in Kazakhstan, the African Championship in Morocco, and the South American Championship in Chile. The heads of the Asian and European regional groups were re-elected, with their terms extended until 2029.
Amendments to chovken rules, specifically regarding red cards and penalties, were sanctioned. Furthermore, a trailer for the film ‘Horses and Human,’ set to premiere on Netflix in March 2027, was showcased during the assembly. A friendly chovken match featuring representatives from the participating countries is scheduled for November 7.