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Sambo wrestlers from Turkmenistan won five medals on the first day of the World Cup
21.09.2025The Turkmenistan national team started well at the World Sambo Cup in Dushanbe, winning five medals on the first day of the tournament: two gold, two silver and one bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The champions were Zyba Orunova (up to 65 kg) and Madina Aydogdyeva (up to 59 kg). Aminat Guvanjova (up to 50 kg) and Gulzada Jorakulyeva (up to 72 kg) won silver. Annageldi Annasahedov (up to 88 kg) brought the team a bronze medal. There will also be competitions involving men in combat sambo and women in sports sambo. A total of 180 athletes from 10 countries are participating in the World Cup.
‘Arkadag’ played against ‘Andijan’ in the Champions League
20.09.2025Turkmenistan's ‘Arkadag’ kicked off the AFC Champions League group stage with a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’ at a packed home stadium. Both clubs made their debut in the tournament: the hosts qualified as winners of the AFC Challenge League, while the visitors qualified as holders of the Uzbekistan Cup. This was reported by IIC. The most dangerous moments came at the start of the match: in the 39th second, Nigerian Ismaheel Akinade shot over the goal, and shortly afterwards his goal was disallowed for offside. In the counterattack, ‘Andijan’ goalkeeper Erjan Tokotayev confidently parried the hosts' free kicks. In the second half, the teams continued to control each other, and in the final minutes, substitute Shamammet Hydyrov was unable to beat the visitors' goalkeeper. In a parallel match in Group B, Qatar's ‘Al-Ahli’ and Bahrain's ‘Al-Khaldiya’ also played 0-0. All four teams in the group have one point each. ‘Arkadag’ will play its next game on 1 October in Bahrain against ‘Al-Khaldiya’.
Turkmenistan's ‘Arkadag’ to make its debut in the Asian Champions League against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’
17.09.2025Today at 18:45 Ashgabat time, the ‘Arkadag’ Stadium hosted the debut match of the Turkmen club of the same name in the second division of the Asian Champions League. Their opponent will be Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’. This was reported by IIC. At the pre-match press conference on 16 September, the formal details were confirmed: the hosts will take to the field in white uniforms, while the visitors will wear red. ‘Arkadag’ footballer Mirza Beknazarov emphasised the importance of the game: ‘We will make every effort to implement the coach's plan and achieve a positive result. We are counting on the support of our fans.’ The match is a historic event for the Turkmen club, opening the way to participation in the prestigious Asian tournament.
The Turkmenistan national team successfully completed its performance at the ju-jitsu championship
16.09.2025The Turkmenistan jiu-jitsu team achieved excellent results at the 20th Balkan Open Championship, which took place in Athens from 11 to 14 September. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. On the last days of the tournament (13–14 September), Turkmen athletes successfully competed in the ‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’ disciplines. In the ‘Ne-Waza’ section, gold medals were won by Soltanmyrat Nuryev (62 kg), Shyhberdi Rahmanov (69 kg), Bagtyyar Myradov (77 kg) and Rahat Kurbanov (85 kg, master group). Silver medals went to Alyshir Jumamyradov (62 kg), Islam Ovezov (69 kg) and Eziz Yollyev (85 kg). Bronze medals were won by Islam Rejepov (62 kg), Dayanch Kullyev (69 kg) and Annagurt Amanmyradov (77 kg). In the ‘No-Gi’ discipline, Islam Rejepov (62 kg) and Islam Ovezov (69 kg) became champions. Silver medals went to Suleyman Nuryev (62 kg), Dayanch Kullyev (69 kg) and Eziz Yollyev (85 kg). Bronze medals went to Soltanmyrat Nuryev (62 kg), Shyhberdi Rahmanov (69 kg), Oguldursun Azimova and Annagurt Amanmyradov (85 kg). In total, the Turkmenistan team won 38 medals: 14 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze, confirming the high level of training of its athletes.
‘Arkadag’ set a record in the Turkmenistan championship with its 20th consecutive victory
15.09.2025In the 19th round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship, ‘Arkadag’ Football Club defeated ‘Merv’ from Mary with a score of 3:1. Despite a goal by Novruz Bayrammammedov in the 9th minute, the visitors were able to turn the tide of the game due to a double by Altymyrat Annadurdyev and a goal by Didar Durdyev in the second half of the match. This was reported by IIC. This victory was ‘Arkadag’s 20th in a row in the national championship, allowing the team to consolidate its first place in the standings with 60 points. The match was an important preparation for the upcoming performance in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2, where ‘Arkadag’ will play against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’. Didar Durdyev, scoring his 19th goal of the season, retained his lead in the championship's scoring charts. Second and third place in the scoring race are occupied by his teammates Begench Akmamedov and Altymyrat Annadurdyev.
Turkmen athletes won 21 medals at the Ju-Jitsu Championship in Athens
13.09.2025The Turkmenistan ju-jitsu team is performing successfully at the 20th Balkan Open Championship in Athens (11–14 September), winning 21 medals in two days: 8 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Jelilmuhammet Hojamyradov became a two-time champion (94 kg category, ‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’ disciplines). Hurma Abdyeva won gold in the 52 kg weight class (‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’) and two bronze medals in ‘fighting’ and the 57 kg category. Other winners included Gudrat Esenov, Begli Saparov and Suray Gokgayeva. Silver medals went to Rahmet Taganov, Parahat Rahmanov and Aynur Kulliyeva, while Bayram Rovshenov won bronze in three disciplines. The Turkmen delegation will remain in Athens until 16 September.
Turkmen climbers raise National Flag on Elbrus peaks in honor of 34th anniversary of independence
11.09.2025Specialists from the ‘Morinzhgeologia’ Service Group climbed the western (5,642 m) and eastern (5,621 m) peaks of Elbrus, where they raised the National Flag of Turkmenistan ahead of the 34th anniversary of the country's independence. The two peaks of the ancient volcano, connected by a high mountain ridge, are a symbol of the Caucasus and the highest points in Europe. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. This achievement is a continuation of a long-standing tradition: Turkmen climbers have previously conquered the highest peaks of five continents, including Everest (8,848 m) in 2019 and Chogori (8,611 m) in 2024. The National Flag was raised on each of them. ‘Morinzhgeologia’, working with international energy companies Petronas Carigali and Dragon Oil, thus demonstrates not only professional achievements in geological exploration on the Caspian shelf, but also dedication to national traditions. The holding company successfully cooperates with leading oil and gas companies in the region, including LUKOIL, KazMunayGas and SOCAR.
Athletes from Turkmenistan will compete in the Ju-Jitsu Championship in Greece
10.09.2025From 11 to 14 September, Athens (Greece) will host the 20th Balkan Open Ju-Jitsu Championship. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Turkmenistan will be represented at the competition by a delegation of 24 people, including 21 athletes, as well as a coach, referee and team manager. The programme of the visit provides for the Turkmen team to stay in the Greek capital from 10 to 16 September.
Turkmen footballers secured a confident victory over the Bhutan national team
08.09.2025The Turkmenistan U23 national team secured its second victory in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. In a match held in Amman, the Turkmen footballers defeated the Bhutan national team with a score of 2-0. This was reported by IIC. The first goal was scored in the 12th minute of the match. The outcome of the match became clear in added time, when the Turkmen team increased their lead in the 93rd minute. Due to the second victory, the youth team of Turkmenistan added three more points to its tally. Now it has six points in the qualifying stage. The team's next opponent will be the youth team of Jordan - the match with the hosts is scheduled for 9 September.
Turkmen fencers won two gold medals at the tournament in Almaty
05.09.2025The Turkmenistan team won two gold medals at the ‘Platinum Cup’ international tournament, which was held in Almaty. This was reported by IIC. The winners were Alexey Voronin and Sanjar Yolamanov, who went through the tournament without a single defeat. Their confident performances brought the Turkmenistan team the highest awards, and the national anthem was played for the athletes during the award ceremony. In the 40+ category, team coach Vyacheslav Voronin won the gold medal, confirming the high class of the Turkmen fencing school and strengthening the country's reputation on the international arena. This success was an important milestone in preparation for future competitions. The next major event for Turkmen fencers will be the Asian Cup, which will be held in Tashkent from 7 to 13 September. The athletes are expected to continue to perform well at this prestigious tournament.
The Turkmenistan team began the Asian Cup qualifying round with a confident victory
04.09.2025The Turkmenistan U23 national football team secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their first match of the Asian Cup qualifying round. The match was held in Amman, Jordan, according to IIC. Dayanch Meredov opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Sohbet Durdyev doubled the lead in the 32nd minute. Before the break, the Turkmen players conceded a goal, but Meredov soon scored his second. In the second half, D. Meredov completed his hat-trick, and in the second minute of added time, Abdyrahman Annamyradov set the final score of the match at 5-1. This victory earned the Turkmen national team three points in Group A. The Turkmen footballers will play their next match on 6 September against the Bhutan youth team.
Turkmen FC ‘Ahal’ to host home matches of AFC-2 Champions League at Arkadag Stadium
04.09.2025The ‘Ahal’ Football Club will play its home matches in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2 at the Arkadag Stadium. The tournament is the second most important club competition of the Asian Football Confederation. This was reported by IIC. In the group stage, the Turkmen club will face Indian club ‘Mohun Bagan’, Jordanian club ‘Al-Hussein’ and Iranian club ‘Sepahan’. The group stage matches are scheduled for the period from 16 September to 24 December 2025. Each team will play three home and three away matches. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the tournament playoffs. ‘Ahal’s first home match will be held against the Indian team on 16 September.
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