The Board of Directors of the International Gushtingiri Federation (IGGF) convened on 14 August 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. The meeting was attended by the IGGF President, Secretary General, members of the Board of Directors, and representatives of the Federation’s standing committees. Following a comprehensive review of the Federation’s administrative, technical, financial, and development activities, the Board adopted several important decisions aimed at strengthening IGGF’s institutional structure and advancing the international development of Gushtingiri. The principal decisions included: Approval of the Federation’s activity reports and the implementation programmes of the previous period; Approval of the financial report, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and compliance with the Federation’s financial regulations; Approval and updating of key governance documents, including the Statutes, Disciplinary Code, and other specialised regulations; Approval of new national member federations to further expand the global representation of Gushtingiri; Approval of the IGGF Strategic Plan for 2026–2030; Approval of the 2027 International Sports Calendar, including the U21 World Championships and continental championships; Approval of the establishment of the International Gushtingiri Academy and the development of educational and digital systems; Approval of the new belt promotion system and the educational framework for athletes, coaches, and referees; Support for the standardisation, classification, and official naming of 58 Gushtingiri techniques, as well as the development of official educational resources; Strengthening of anti-doping programmes and cooperation with relevant international organisations; Continuation of efforts toward the inclusion of Gushtingiri in the Asian Games and other recognised international multi-sport events; Strengthening the activities of continental confederations, standing committees, and development programmes for women and young athletes. The Board also emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation with national Olympic committees, member federations, and international sports organisations. At the conclusion of the meeting, appreciation was expressed to the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Dushanbe City authorities for their continued support for the international development of Gushtingiri. These decisions constitute an important part of the IGGF’s roadmap toward establishing a professional, transparent, and sustainable organisational structure and securing a worthy position for Gushtingiri within the international sports movement.