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Turkmenistan has registered its team for the III CIS Games
16.07.2025Turkmenistan has officially confirmed its participation in the III CIS Games in Azerbaijan, registering 170 athletes. This was reported by the news agency Orient. Thus, the number of participating countries has increased to eight, including Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. A total of about 1,840 athletes and 2,666 delegates will attend the Games. Registration for the first stage is open only to CIS countries, with delegations from other countries joining later. As a result, about 5,500 delegations from 23 countries are expected to attend. The III CIS Games will be held from 28 September to 8 October in seven cities of Azerbaijan: Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol and Khankendi. The event aims to strengthen friendship and unity among the youth of the region and is considered one of the most significant sporting events.
The Turkmenistan national team will compete in the World Aquatics Championships
16.07.2025A team of four swimmers from Turkmenistan will compete in the World Aquatics Championships, which will be held in Singapore from 11 July to 3 August, according to the news website Turkmenportal. The team includes David Akopiyan, Musa Zhalayev, Anastasia Morginshtern and Aynur Primova. The athletes will compete in butterfly, freestyle and backstroke events. The swimming competitions will take place from 27 July to 3 August. The World Championships are one of the most important events in world swimming after the Olympic Games. The tournament will be held at a new 50-metre arena built to Olympic standards. More than 2,500 athletes from 210 countries, including the world's leading swimmers, will take part in the competition. The prize fund is $6 million.
Turkmen wrestlers won five medals at the Asian Championships
15.07.2025The Turkmenistan wrestling team won five medals at the Asian Junior (under 20) and Cadet (under 15) Championships held in Bishkek. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The Turkmen team won one silver and four bronze medals. In the junior freestyle wrestling competition, Dovletgeldi Myradov won silver in the 86 kg weight category. Bronze medals went to Vatan Annaorazov (74 kg) and Alp Arslan Begenjov (79 kg). Among the cadets, bronze medallists were Meret Durdyev, who took third place in the 44 kg freestyle category, and Jeyhun Hakberdiyev, who won an award in the Greco-Roman style (52 kg).
The ‘Arkadag’ Football Club has begun training camp in the city of Bansko
15.07.2025The ‘Arkadag’ Football Club has begun its training camp in the Bulgarian city of Bansko, which will last until 31 July. This stage will be crucial in preparing for the second half of the season and the debut in the group stage of the AFC Champions League, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. During the training camp, friendly matches with foreign teams are planned, with dates to be announced later. The coaching staff is focused on maintaining fitness and working on teamwork. During the summer transfer window, the team was strengthened by three young players from ‘Ahal’: goalkeeper Seyran Ashirov, midfielder Ibrahim Amangeldiyev and striker Gurbanmuhammet Esenov. All of them represent the Turkmenistan youth national team. ‘Arkadag’ leads the national championship with 42 points and is preparing to represent the country in the AFC Champions League, which it qualified for after winning the Challenge League. The draw for the tournament will take place on 15 August.
Turkmenistan and the International Tennis Federation are developing cooperation
15.07.2025On the sidelines of the Wimbledon tournament, the Chairman of the Turkmenistan Tennis Federation (TTF), Eziz Dovletov, held talks with the President of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), David Haggerty. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion of a draft memorandum of understanding between the TTF and the ITF aimed at strengthening cooperation in the development of tennis in Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The parties discussed issues related to the integration of Turkmen athletes into world tennis, increasing the number of professional coaches and attracting international experts to work with the national team. Special attention was paid to preparations for the ITF Level 2 regional training seminar in Ashgabat, which is scheduled for August this year at the Asian Regional Training Centre. The ITF President noted the significant successes of Turkmen tennis players, including the children's team reaching the final of the Asian Championships, the women's team finishing second in the Billie Jean King Cup and the impressive debut of the men's team at a prestigious world tournament. These achievements were made possible by consistent efforts to develop tennis in the country, including the recognition of the Olympic Town Tennis Complex as an Asian Regional Training Centre and the awarding of an ITF certificate to Turkmenistan for its contribution to the development of the sport.
Wrestler from Turkmenistan wins bronze at Asian Junior Championships
14.07.202518-year-old Turkmen freestyle wrestler Alp Arslan Begenjov won bronze in the 79 kg weight category at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek among athletes under 20 years of age. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In the match for third place, the Turkmen athlete confidently defeated Uzbek wrestler Jorullo Abdufattokhov with a score of 12:1. Earlier in June, at the Asian Youth Championships (under 23) in Vietnam, the Turkmen wrestler won silver in the same weight category. It is worth noting that Alp Arslan Begenjov became the first Turkmen wrestler to win gold at the World Youth Freestyle Wrestling Championships for athletes under 20 years of age. The tournament was held in September 2024 in Spain.
Turkmen racers triumphantly started ‘Silk Way Rally – 2025’
13.07.2025Turkmenistan made a brilliant debut at the ‘Silk Way Rally – 2025’ international rally, completely dominating the podium in the T2 off-road category after the prologue. An 8 km special stage near Irkutsk became the arena for the undisputed victory of Turkmen athletes. This was reported by IIC. The leader was Meylis Abdullayev from the Turkmenistan Automobile Sports Federation team, who completed the track in 5 minutes and 50 seconds. Second place went to Maksatmyrat Danatarov, who was 1 minute and 25 seconds behind, noting the spectacular and dynamic nature of the track. Merdan Toylyev rounded out the top three, finishing 1 minute and 43 seconds behind the winner. Such a confident start by the Turkmen crews forced their competitors to think about their catch-up strategy. Complete domination in the T2 class in the first stage testifies to the excellent preparation of the team and gives an optimistic forecast for the rest of the race. The Silk Way Rally, which traditionally brings together the strongest drivers from around the world, could be a triumphant one for Turkmen motorsport this year. The successful performance at the start of the marathon gives hope that the country will be able to repeat this success in the subsequent stages of the prestigious competition.
A blitz chess tournament was held in Ashgabat in honour of France's National Day
13.07.2025A dynamic chess tournament was held at the French Institute in Ashgabat, bringing together fans of this intellectual game. The event, organised by the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan in conjunction with the institute, was part of the celebrations of two significant dates — France's National Day and the upcoming World Chess Day. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The participants engaged in a fierce battle — over seven rounds, the chess players managed to play fast-paced games with a time control of 5 minutes plus 3 seconds per move. The competitions in two age categories were of particular interest. Ahmet Janbekov won in the under-18 group, while Jasmine Rahmedova achieved the best result among the youngest participants (under 12). The winners and prize-winners received commemorative awards from the organisers and sponsors of the event. The tournament not only gave participants the opportunity to test their skills in rapid chess, but also strengthened the partnership between the French Institute and the Chess Federation, which have been successfully cooperating for two years in promoting the game.
Turkmenistan will participate in the anniversary Silk Way Rally
11.07.2025The Silk Way International Rally, celebrating its 15th anniversary, will cover a distance of 2,402.33 km. Representatives from 15 countries, including three teams from the Automobile Sports Federation of Turkmenistan, will take part in the competition. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The race is scheduled to start in Irkutsk, then pass through Baikalsk, Buryatia, cross the Russian-Mongolian border, and then pass through Ulan Bator, Bayankhongor, Altai, Khovd and Kosh-Agach. The finish line will be in Gorno-Altaysk on 22 July. The route will pass through picturesque places with a rich history, which will add to the tourist appeal of the rally. In the T2 production off-road vehicle category, the Turkmenistan Automobile Sports Federation will be represented by three crews in Nissan Patrols, including last year's winners, Merdan and Shohrat Toylyev, as well as Maksatmyrat Danatarov and Meylis Abdullayev. In addition to the main competition, 28 off-road vehicles and 5 trucks will compete in the Grand Tour ‘From Baikal to Altai’ category for non-professionals. There will also be a team motorcycle race, the ‘Adventure Trophy’, with 12 participants on production motorcycles, who will tackle special stages after the main race.
Turkmen karatekas improve their skills at international training camp in Samarkand
11.07.2025From 5 to 20 July, Samarkand is hosting a large-scale training camp for traditional karate, where the Turkmen national team is honing its skills. This event has become an important platform for the professional growth of athletes, allowing them to learn from the experience of foreign karate practitioners and master modern training methods. This was reported by IIC. The organisers consider the Samarkand training camp to be a significant step in the development of traditional karate in the Central Asian region. The participation of Turkmen karate practitioners in this event not only contributes to improving their sporting level, but also strengthens international ties in the field of martial arts. The coaching staff notes the special value of such training camps for preparing the younger generation of karate practitioners. Intensive training and the exchange of experience with colleagues from other countries help Turkmen athletes reach a new level of skill ahead of upcoming competitions.
Turkmen athletes continue to perform successfully at the Asian Championships
10.07.2025Turkmen athletes continue to perform well at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Astana. On the fourth day of the competition, the Turkmenistan national team added new awards to its collection. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. Anamjan Rustamova won gold and silver among junior women in the 86 kg category, demonstrating a total result of 245 kg (105 kg in the snatch and 140 kg in the clean and jerk). Medina Amanova won three bronze medals in the 63 kg category with a total result of 198 kg (88 kg in the snatch and 110 kg in the clean and jerk). Among juniors in the 79 kg category, Didarbek Jumabayev won three silver medals with a result of 312 kg (138 kg in the snatch and 174 kg in the clean and jerk). These successes highlight the high level of training of Turkmen weightlifters and strengthen the country's position in international sport.
Weightlifters from Turkmenistan won six medals at the Asian Championships
10.07.2025Turkmen athletes won six medals, one silver and five bronze, at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Astana. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. In the weight category up to 71 kg, Kakamyrat Annamyradov won silver in the combined event (288 kg) and two bronzes in individual exercises (snatch - 128 kg, clean and jerk - 160 kg). In the 53 kg category, Ogulshat Amanova won bronze in the total (174 kg), as well as two small bronze medals for the snatch (78 kg) and clean and jerk (96 kg). After the first three days, Turkmenistan ranks sixth in the overall medal standings.
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