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Turkmen wrestlers showed successful results at Asian Youth Championship
22.06.2025Athletes from Turkmenistan won four medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship (U23) held in Vung Tau, Vietnam. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In freestyle wrestling, Alp Arslan Begenjov (up to 79 kg) won silver, while Vatan Annaorazov (up to 74 kg) and Soltan Sanjar Begenjov (up to 86 kg) took bronze. In Greco-Roman wrestling, Didar Orazberdiyev won the bronze medal in the 72 kg category. The competition will continue until 26 June. Then athletes under 17 years of age will join the battle for medals.
Turkmen karatekas win 5 medals on the second day of the Central Asian Championship
22.06.2025At the 10th Central Asian Karate Championship, the Turkmenistan team continued its successful performance, winning five medals of various denominations on the second day of the competition. The team's medal tally increased to 12 medals in two days with the addition of a gold, silver and three bronze medals. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Bogdan Kiselev, a student of the Young Olympians Training School, won gold in the 52 kg weight category among cadets. Resul Garatayev, representing the security service of the President of Turkmenistan, won silver in the 55 kg category among athletes under 21 years of age. Bronze medals were won by Nurgeldi Shamedov, Alymuhammet Kakalyev and Garamammet Garamammedov, who showed excellent results in their weight categories.
Turkmen MMA fighter Abdulla Babayev wins fourth victory at Fight Nights tournament
21.06.2025At the Fight Nights tournament held in Ulyanovsk, 24-year-old MMA fighter Abdullah Babayev from Turkmenistan scored an impressive victory over Russian athlete Khabib Guseynov. The fight ended in the second round with a chokehold, which was the fourth early victory for the Turkmen fighter under the Fight Nights banner. This was reported by IIC. The Turkmen fighter's preparation for this tournament deserves special attention. Babayev underwent training at the famous Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Hall in Makhachkala. This choice of training venue demonstrates the athlete's serious ambitions and his intention to reach a new level in his professional career.
Turkmen karatekas win 7 medals at Central Asian Championship
21.06.2025The 10th Central Asian WKF Karate Championships have started in Bishkek, where the Turkmenistan national team demonstrated outstanding results on the first day of the competition. Turkmen athletes won seven medals, including two gold, two silver and three bronze awards. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Turkmen karatekas were particularly successful in the kata discipline, where they demonstrated their technique in performing formal exercises. Gold medals were won by young athletes Abdyresul Klychev from Mary velayat and Allanur Yalkabov from Ashgabat. Silver medallists were Ovezmyrat Sapadurdyev from the Ahal velayat and Davut Saryev from the capital of Turkmenistan, who also added a bronze medal in the adult category to the team's tally. A total of 609 athletes from five Central Asian countries are participating in the prestigious competition. Turkmenistan is represented by 36 karatekas who continue to compete for medals in various disciplines and age categories.
The International Chess Tournament has concluded in the capital of Turkmenistan
19.06.2025A three-day international chess tournament for children aged 8, 10 and 12 has come to an end in the capital of Turkmenistan. The competition was attended by 129 young chess players from 11 countries in Europe and Asia. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. At the end of the tournament, representatives of Turkmenistan took first place in the overall medal standings in rapid and blitz chess, winning 19 awards. Second place went to the team from Uzbekistan, and third place to Kazakhstan. Turkmen athletes distinguished themselves with their high level of training, winning prizes in both disciplines – rapid and blitz. In particular, female chess players from Turkmenistan dominated in the 10 and 12 age categories. The winners were awarded in a solemn atmosphere. Later, the participants visited the city of Arkadag, where a ceremony was held at the ‘Märkaw’ Hotel to present gifts from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. The young chess players were presented with laptops on behalf of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
International referees highly appreciated the organization of the chess tournament ‘Ashgabat 2025’
19.06.2025At the ‘Ashgabat 2025’ international chess tournament currently taking place in Ashgabat, licensed referee Sharif Nataj Khadije from Iran stated that the Turkmen capital fully meets the requirements for hosting world-class competitions. She noted the impeccable organisation, modern infrastructure and professional refereeing. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Head of the Russian delegation, Alexander Shkurikhin, also praised the atmosphere of the tournament, emphasising the spirit of friendship and fair play among the participants. A total of 129 young chess players from 11 countries are taking part in the competition. The first medals have already been awarded in the rapid chess discipline, where the Turkmenistan team took first place in the unofficial team standings. The competition is being held in a modern chess and draughts school built on the initiative of the Hero Arkadag. Experts are confident that the successful organisation of the tournament opens up prospects for Ashgabat to host Asian and World chess championships.
International chess tournament started in Ashgabat
17.06.2025On 16 June, an International Chess Tournament was officially opened in the capital of Turkmenistan, bringing together young athletes from 11 countries in Europe and Asia. According to the news agency TDH, 129 participants will compete for medals in three age categories: 8, 10 and 12 years old. The tournament is being held at the Ashgabat Specialised Chess and Draughts School, which has all the necessary facilities for hosting international competitions. Twelve sets of awards will be presented in the ‘rapid’ and ‘blitz’ disciplines. The first winners will be determined on 17 June, and the tournament will conclude on 18 June. The tournament organisers have also planned a rich cultural programme: participants will visit the capital's sights, including the Olympic Village, the circus, parks and shopping and entertainment centres. The source notes that holding such competitions is part of a state strategy aimed at strengthening the country's sporting authority, promoting the principles of the Olympic movement and developing the intellectual potential of young people.
Young tennis players from Turkmenistan prepare for the Central Asian Championships
16.06.2025From 16 to 21 June, Fergana (Uzbekistan) will host the Central Asian Team Championship for tennis players under 12 years of age. Turkmenistan will be represented by two teams: the women's team consisting of Nazli Hudaykuliyeva, Sahra Garahanova and Sulgun Ishankuliyeva, and the men's team consisting of Yunus Annamuradov, Yegenmammet Nuryagdyev and Erkin Altiyev. Under the guidance of captains and coaches Yuri Rogussky and Mirali Gasanov, the young athletes will compete for a place in the final stage of the Asian Championship. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The tournament will be an important step in the development of children's tennis in the region. Two years ago, Ashgabat successfully hosted a similar competition, which was highly praised by the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF). The tennis complex in the capital's Olympic Park was recognised as a training centre for the Asian region, confirming the growing level of Turkmen tennis infrastructure. In addition, in August this year, Ashgabat will host a Level 2 regional coaching seminar supported by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), which highlights Turkmenistan's role as a centre for tennis development in Central Asia.
The Turkmenistan national team continues its successful performance at the tournament in Rome
16.06.2025On the second day of the Mediterranean Open Grand Prix jiu-jitsu tournament in Rome, Turkmen athletes added ten medals to their tally, including four gold medals. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In just two days, the Turkmenistan team won 23 medals, confirming their high level of training. On the first day of the tournament, the team won 13 awards (5 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze). The competition continues until 15 June, with more than 760 athletes from 21 countries taking part.
Turkmenistan draws with Uzbekistan at CAFA Youth Championship
15.06.2025The Turkmenistan youth team (under 20) drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) championship, which is being held in the Tajik cities of Gissar and Tursunzade. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Turkmen footballers started the match with strong pressure and opened the scoring in the 15th second. Veysigeldi Orazdurdyev intercepted the ball, beat two defenders and scored with a precise shot, setting a tournament record for the fastest goal. However, in the 6th minute, defender Akmuhamet Amanov carelessly deflected the ball into his own net, equalising the score. This is the second match for the Turkmen team in the tournament. In their first game, they lost to Iran 0-1. Now, to advance to the bronze medal match, Iran must defeat Uzbekistan by at least two goals in the final round. In Group A, Afghanistan lost to Tajikistan (0-2) and Kyrgyzstan (0-3) and is out of the running for a medal. The winner of the group will now be decided in the match between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. The group winners will meet in the final, while the runners-up will compete for bronze. There will also be a consolation match for fifth and sixth place.
Abdulla Babayev prepares for fourth fight under Habib Nurmagomedov
15.06.2025Turkmen MMA fighter Abdulla Babayev has reached the final stages of his preparations for the fourth match of the Fight Nights promotion to be held in Ulyanovsk (Russia) on 20 June. Babayev spoke about this in an interview with Turkmenportal. The training camp is being held at the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Hall in Makhachkala. The 24-year-old fighter is being trained by former UFC lightweight champion Habib Nurmagomedov. ‘Habib is personally overseeing my training,’ said Babayev. High-level athletes are also participating in the preparations: current UFC champion Islam Makhachev and Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov. Babayev's opponent will be Russian fighter Habib Guseynov. The Turkmen athlete stated that his sole goal is victory. Babayev has three wins in three matches under the Fight Nights organisation. His goal is to secure the championship belt in this organisation.
Turkmen athletes won 13 medals at a jiu-jitsu tournament in Rome
14.06.2025The Turkmenistan national team has successfully started its performance at the Mediterranean Open Grand Prix international jiu-jitsu tournament, which is taking place in Rome. On the first day of the competition, Turkmen athletes won 13 medals — five gold, four silver and the same number of bronze. This was reported by the news resource Turkmenportal with reference to the Martial Arts Federation of Turkmenistan. The championship titles were won by Rahmet Taganov in the weight category up to 69 kg, Bayram Rovshenov (up to 56 kg), Parahat Rahmanov (up to 62 kg), Begli Saparov (up to 69 kg) and Aynur Kullyeva (up to 45 kg). Silver medals went to Bayram Rovshenov (up to 62 kg), Jelilmuhammet Hojamyradov (up to 94 kg), Rahmet Taganov (up to 69 kg) and Hurma Abdyeva (up to 48 kg). Bronze medals were won by Aynur Kullyeva (up to 48 kg), Bayram Rovshenov (up to 56 kg), Jelilmuhammet Hojamyradov (up to 94 kg) and Suray Gokgayeva (up to 57 kg). Over 760 athletes from 21 countries are taking part in the tournament, including participants competing under the flag of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation (JJIF). The competitions are held in four disciplines: jiu-jitsu, fighting, show and duo, covering age categories from juniors to masters. Turkmenistan is represented at the competition by a team of 18 athletes. The team is coached by Ilyas Ishangulyev and Rahat Kurbanov under the guidance of Kemal Meredov. The tournament will last until 15 June.
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