The first stage of the Future Games Trophy's journey before the 2025 tournament, which will be hosted by the UAE, will pass through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Qatar. This was reported by TASS, citing the head of the Future Games Igor Stolyarov.

"The first stage of the phygital trophy's journey will pass through countries that are part of the global phygital movement: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Qatar," Stolyarov said. "At each point along the route, sports, cultural, educational and entertainment events will be held at stops aimed at attracting a wide audience to the phygital format."

The first Future Games were held from February 21 to March 3 in Kazan. Their program included phygital disciplines that combine eSports and classical sports. 2,000 people from more than 100 countries took part in the competition. The second competition will be held in 2025 in the UAE. The third Future Games will be held in 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

About 92 countries are involved in the phygital movement and the International Phygital Sports Federation, Stolyarov said at the international sports forum "Russia - a Sports Power", which is being held in Ufa from October 17 to 19.