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Turkmen weightlifter wins gold at the World Youth Championships
08.07.2026Turkmen weightlifter Ogulshat Amanova has been crowned world champion at the IWF World Youth Championships, currently taking place in the Colombian city of Cali. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In the under-53kg weight category, the athlete recorded a total of 191kg (86kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk), winning three gold medals — in the overall standings, as well as in the snatch and clean and jerk. Another representative of Turkmenistan, Shabnam Kerimbayeva, with a total of 188 kg (83+105), took bronze and won a silver medal in the clean and jerk. The silver in the overall standings went to Jhodie Peralta of the Philippines (188 kg). The World Championships in Cali will conclude on 11 July.
Turkmen weightlifter wins silver at the World Youth Championships
08.07.2026Turkmen weightlifter Atabek Azamatov has won the silver medal at the IWF World Youth Championships, which are being held in Cali (Colombia). This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. In the under-60 kg weight class, he achieved a total of 249 kg (116 kg in the snatch and 133 kg in the clean and jerk). In addition, Azamatov won a small gold medal in the snatch event. The competition was won by Mexico’s Víctor Méndez, who totalled 250 kg. The bronze medal went to Russia’s Evgenii Butuzov. Another representative of Turkmenistan, Kerem Gurbandurdyev, finished seventh with a total of 237 kg (107 kg in the snatch and 130 kg in the clean and jerk). The World Youth Championships will conclude on 11 July.
The Turkmenistan national team performed well at the ‘Samarkand Open – 2026’
07.07.2026Turkmen athletes performed successfully at the ‘Samarkand Open – 2026’ international mixed martial arts tournament in Uzbekistan, winning several gold medals and championship belts. More than 300 athletes from 14 countries took part in the competition, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. Shohrat Orazgeldiyev became champion in the ‘light’ and classical styles, whilst his son Seyran Orazgeldiyev won both disciplines in his age category. Orazgeldi Orazgeldiyev secured another victory in the classic style, whilst Vepa Hojamammedov won the championship belt, as well as a gold and a bronze medal. In July, the Turkmenistan national team will take part in the MMA Fight World Championships in Andijan, where 13 athletes will represent the country.
A Turkmen wrestler has been crowned Asian champion in the under-20 category
06.07.2026Turkmen freestyle wrestler Dovletgeldi Myradov won gold at the Asian Under-20 Championships in Pattaya (Thailand). In the final of the under-92kg weight class, he defeated Kazakhstani wrestler Beibarys Yergali by a score of 10–2, according to the news website Turkmenportal. Alp Arslan Begenjov secured another medal for Turkmenistan. He took silver in the under-86kg weight category, losing in the final to Iran’s Abolfazl Shamsipour (2–9). Earlier, Greco-Roman wrestler Aslan Agadadayev won silver in the under-20 tournament. In the under-15 age group, the Turkmenistan team also won two medals. Mamed Kuliyev took bronze in the under-68 kg category, whilst Ybrayym Durdyev won silver in the under-38 kg category. At the end of the competition in Pattaya, the Turkmenistan national team finished the tournament with five medals: one gold, three silver and one bronze.
Seven athletes are representing Turkmenistan at the World Championships in Colombia
06.07.2026The Turkmenistan national team is taking part in the World Under-17 Weightlifting Championships, which are being held in Cali (Colombia). Seven athletes will represent the country at the tournament, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden Age’. Competing in the boys’ events are Kerem Gurbandurdyev and Atabek Azamatov (up to 60 kg), Shahin Hudaybergenov (up to 65 kg) and Davut Kakageldiyev (up to 79 kg). In the women’s section of the tournament, Turkmenistan will be represented by Shabnam Kerimbayeva, Ogulshat Amanova (up to 53 kg) and Gulzada Berdimuhammedova (up to 58 kg). At the previous World Junior Championships, held in Lima (Peru), the Turkmenistan team won 10 medals — 7 silver and 3 bronze. Kakamyrat Annamyradov, Didarbek Jumabayev and Islam Akmyradov each won three medals. Ogulshat Amanova won another bronze medal in the clean and jerk in the under-55 kg weight category. In the combined event, she finished fourth, 2 kg behind the bronze medallist.
A wrestler from Turkmenistan won silver at the U20 Asian Championships
03.07.2026Turkmen athlete Aslan Agaddayev has won a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships for athletes aged 20 and under, which are being held in Pattaya (Thailand). This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling event in the under-130 kg weight category. He confidently reached the final, where he finished second following the decisive bout. The U20 Asian Championships in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling brought together the continent’s strongest junior wrestlers. The participants are competing for medals and ranking positions in their respective weight categories. Agaddayev’s silver medal was one of the best results achieved by the Turkmenistan national team at the tournament and confirmed the high standard of training among the country’s young athletes.
Turkmen wrestlers performed well at the Asian Championships in Uzbekistan
01.07.2026Turkmen athletes won 9 medals at the Asian Belt Wrestling Championships, which took place in Fergana (Uzbekistan). The national team secured 3 gold and 6 bronze medals, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden Age’. In the freestyle belt wrestling events, the gold medallists were Shatlyk Durdygulyev (up to 68 kg), Hekim Tashliyev (up to 100 kg) and Annagurban Allaberdiyev (over 100 kg). Bronze medals were won by Palvan Babajanov (under 57 kg), Hekim Nurberdiyev (under 62 kg) and Myrat Janmamedov (under 82 kg). In the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament, the bronze medallists were Hojanazar Annayev (up to 75 kg), Batyr Hemrayev (up to 82 kg) and Hekim Tashliyev (up to 100 kg), who finished the championship with two medals.
The Turkmenistan national team performed well at the Asian and Oceanian Sambo Championships
01.07.2026The Turkmenistan national team performed successfully at the Asian and Oceanian Sambo and Combat Sambo Championships, which took place in Manila (Philippines). This was reported by the news website Asmannews. A total of 343 athletes from 19 countries took part in the tournament. The Turkmenistan team won a total of 16 medals: 4 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze. The winners of the competition were Jasur Dovrankuliyev, Alihan Aydogdyev, Huseyin Begenjov and Sapar Dovletov, who triumphed in the senior category. Silver medals were won by Serdar Sheripov, Annamuhammet Annamuhamedov, Myratgeldi Myradov, Hakberdi Jumayev, Babamyrat Bayramov, Isa Geldiyev and Allanazar Orazmuhammedov. The bronze medallists were Ilshat Dovranov, Aymuhammet Gatyev, Muhammetmyrat Babekov, Merdan Myratgeldiyev and Permangeldi Durdyev.
Turkmen Chess Player Wins Gold at the 5th Rigo Janos Memorial GM-B Tournament
28.06.2026Turkmen grandmaster Meilis Annaberdyev won the international 5th Rigo Janos Memorial GM-B chess tournament, which concluded on June 26 in Balatonlelle, Hungary. The news was reported by the Turkmenportal news website. After nine rounds, Annaberdyev scored 6 points out of a possible 9, finishing first among ten participants from Hungary, Belarus, Greece, India, Poland, and Turkmenistan. He also gained 12.1 FIDE rating points, the highest rating increase among the tournament's medalists. Meilis Annaberdyev has held the title of International Grandmaster since 2022 and is among Turkmenistan's strongest chess players. His achievements include medals at international competitions, including the Chess Olympiad, as well as victories and podium finishes at major international tournaments.
Turkmen Judoka Wins Gold at the Judo Grand Prix in China
28.06.2026Turkmen judoka Maysa Pardaeva won the gold medal at the Judo Grand Prix taking place in Qingdao, China. The news was reported by the Turkmenportal news website. In the final of the women's 57 kg weight category, she defeated France's Martha Fawaz to claim the top spot on the podium. The Qingdao tournament concludes on June 28 and serves as the second event in the qualification cycle for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 21-year-old athlete has previously achieved success on the international stage, winning a bronze medal at the Grand Slam tournament in Ulaanbaatar. In 2024, Pardaeva also represented Turkmenistan at the Paris Olympic Games.
The national team of Turkmenistan won five medals at the Asian Armwrestling Championship
27.06.2026The national team of Turkmenistan secured five medals at the 24th Asian Armwrestling Championship, which was held in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. More than 600 athletes from 21 countries took part in the competition. According to the results of the tournament, the Turkmen team won four silver and one bronze medal, reports the IIC. Silver medalist in the “Seniors” category up to 65 kg in right-arm wrestling was Vepa Ezizmukhammedov. Another silver medal in the 21–23 age group in the up to 85 kg weight category was won by Azim Nurmukhammedov. Two silver medals in the “Master” category (40–49 years) up to 80 kg were brought to the team by Rovshan Chopanov, who successfully competed in both right- and left-arm divisions. The bronze medal in the “Grand Master” category (50–59 years), over 90 kg, was won by Ahmed Pirovov, the head of the Athletic Sports Federation of Turkmenistan. In addition, Ahmed Pirovov and Rovshan Chopanov, both international category referees, worked at the tournament as officials. Following the championship, they earned the right to officiate at the World Armwrestling Championship, which will take place in October in New Delhi. In the coming months, Turkmen athletes will continue preparing for international competitions. In August, the Cup of the Athletic Sports Federation, including para-armwrestling disciplines, will be held in Ashgabat, while in September the Ashgabat Championship in armwrestling and powerlifting will take place. The team is also preparing to participate in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
In Ashgabat, an event was held on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga
22.06.2026Events dedicated to the International Day of Yoga took place at the “Bagtyýarlyk” sports complex in Ashgabat, organized by the Embassy of India in Turkmenistan together with relevant national agencies and the Ashgabat city administration, according to the IIC. Under the slogan “Yoga for Healthy Longevity,” more than 300 participants took part, including residents of the capital, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations. Turkmenistan has supported the initiative since 2015, when a Yoga and Traditional Medicine Center was opened in Ashgabat. Today, these practices are integrated into the country’s healthcare and education systems. Elements of Ayurveda have been included in the curriculum of the State Medical University named after Myrat Garryyev, while yoga classes are regularly held in medical institutions of the capital. Preventive approaches are studied alongside research on medicinal plants of Turkmenistan. During the event, representatives of India and Turkmenistan delivered speeches, after which participants performed a joint set of exercises in an open-air venue. The Indian side noted the development of cooperation in humanitarian and medical fields. Free yoga classes continue to be held regularly at the “Bagtyýarlyk” sports complex center and at the Embassy of India.
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