The Silk Road Cup is a concept which mixes culture and sport throughout Asia and Europe, along the route of the historic Silk Road.
Many VIPs will be travelling to attend the Final in Samarkand, representatives from cultural and sporting ministries. The President of SportAccord, Mr. Hein Verbruggen, will be a guest of honour, as this event is an official qualifier for the 2013 World Combat Games, which will be held from the 18th-26th October in St Petersburg, Russia.
The Honourary President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, General Chetta Thanajaro, the President of IFMA, Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, the Deputy Cultural Minister of Thailand, and many more, will be taking part in this event, paving the road for a successful second season.
