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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.
An international chess tournament will be held in Ashgabat
14.06.2025Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bayramgul Orazdurdyeva reported on the preparations for the international chess tournament to be held in Ashgabat from 15 to 19 June during a government meeting on 13 June. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The tournament will be attended by young chess players aged 8, 10 and 12 from various foreign countries, as well as representatives of our country. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister submitted a relevant proposal to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, for consideration. Summing up the report, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure the thorough preparation of the international chess tournament at the Specialised Chess and Checkers School in Ashgabat at a high level.
Turkmen chess players successfully performed at the West Asian Championship
12.06.2025From 4 to 12 June, Colombo (Sri Lanka) hosted the West Asian Chess Championship for juniors under 20, which was also attended by chess players from Turkmenistan. This was reported by the news agency Orient. According to the source, Turkmen chess player Leyla Shohradova won the rapid tournament with 6.5 points. Her sister Lala Shohradova took second place in the classic tournament and earned her first point towards the title of International Master among women. Amanmuhammet Khommadov won bronze in the junior classic, earning the title of FIDE Master and his first point towards the title of International Master. The Turkmenistan Chess Federation noted that the successes of Turkmen athletes confirm the growth of the chess movement in the country.
The Turkmenistan national team defeated Thailand in a qualifying match for the 2027 Asian Cup
11.06.2025The qualifying match for the 2027 Asian Cup took place in Ashgabat, in which the Turkmenistan national team confidently defeated the Thai team with a score of 3:1. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmenistan national team started the match with a clear advantage: in the 36th second, Mihail Titov opened the scoring, taking advantage of a mistake by the opposing defenders. Thailand managed to equalise in the 35th minute when Supachai Chaided took advantage of the moment to restore parity. However, just two minutes later, Yhlas Saparmamedov put Turkmenistan back in the lead with a spectacular strike. The final nail in the coffin was hammered in by team captain Mekan Saparov, who scored the third goal with a header from a set piece. The match was attended by 15,545 spectators. Thanks to this success, Turkmenistan earned three points and strengthened its position in the qualifying group, continuing its fight for a place in the final stage of the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Turkmenistan youth team is participating in the CAFA-2025 championship
11.06.2025The Turkmenistan U20 national team is participating in the CAFA Championship, which started on 10 June and will be held in the Tajik cities of Gissar and Tursunzade. Six teams will play in the tournament, divided into two groups. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. According to the results of the draw, the Turkmen team is in Group B, where its rivals will be the national teams of Iran and Uzbekistan. Group A will feature teams from Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The tournament will be held in the following format: in the group stage, the teams will play each other in a single round. The winners of the groups will meet in the final, and the runners-up will compete for the bronze medals. There will also be a match for fifth place between the worst teams in the groups. The head coach of the Turkmenistan U20 national team since last year is 44-year-old Dovletmyrat Annayev, who has extensive coaching experience. His staff includes Dayanch Karajayev and goalkeeping coach Merdan Saparov. The CAFA-2025 Championship will conclude on 17 June and will be an important stage in the preparation of young Turkmen footballers, allowing them to assess their level on the international stage.
The Turkmenistan national team will play Thailand today in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers
10.06.2025Today, 10 June, Ashgabat will host a qualifying match for the Asian Cup between the national teams of Turkmenistan and Thailand. The game will start at 8 p.m. at the Ashgabat Multipurpose Stadium. This was reported by IIC. The Turkmen team will take to the field in green uniforms and will try to win in the group stage. In addition to Thailand, the Chinese Taipei and Sri Lanka national teams are also competing in Group D. The Turkmenistan national team will play a total of six qualifying matches, five of which are scheduled for this year, with the last one in March 2026. The winner of the group will secure a place in the final tournament of the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
The national teams of Turkmenistan and Thailand are ready for their qualifying match for the 2027 Asian Cup
09.06.2025On 9 June, a press conference was held at the Ashgabat Stadium ahead of the crucial Asian Cup 2027 qualifying match between the national teams of Turkmenistan and Thailand. This was reported by IIC. The head coach of the Thai national team, a Japanese specialist, expressed confidence in his team's good preparation, noting the fighting spirit of the athletes after their recent 2-0 victory over India. He emphasised that the team had come to Ashgabat with the clear goal of winning, despite the changeable weather conditions, and thanked the organisers for their warm welcome. On behalf of Turkmenistan, head coach Rovshen Meredov also declared that the Turkmen team was fully prepared for the upcoming match. He noted that most of the players represent the ‘Arkadag’ football club, which recently won the AFC Cup and became the national champion, which should give them an advantage. Defender Mekan Saparov added that the team is focused solely on victory and will do everything possible to achieve the result. The match between Turkmenistan and Thailand will be an important step in the fight for a place in the final of the 2027 Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
Turkmen sambo wrestlers won six medals on the first day of the World Cup in Yerevan
08.06.2025Turkmen athletes immediately showed impressive results at the World Sambo Cup, which started in Yerevan, winning six medals on the first day of competition. The prestigious tournament, held from 7 to 8 June, brought together the strongest wrestlers from different countries, and the Turkmenistan national team confidently entered the ranks of the leaders. This was reported by IIC. Three silver medals were won by Babamurat Bayramov in the men's weight category up to 58 kg (sport sambo), Madina Aydogdyeva (up to 59 kg) and Sabina Agajanova (over 80 kg), who competed in women's combat sambo. The bronze medallists were Sapar Dovletov (men, up to 64 kg), Zarina Abdyrahmanova (women, up to 54 kg) and Ziba Orunova (women, up to 65 kg), all three in combat sambo. The competition will end on 8 June.
Turkmen karatekas successfully performed at the tournament in Samarkand
06.06.2025An international kyokushinkai karate tournament was held in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) from 30 May to 1 June, where the national team of Turkmenistan won a number of prizes. This is reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. In men's categories Suleymandurdy Sahedov and Meylis Pashakuliev became champions in the weights up to 70 kg and up to 90 kg respectively, and Myrat Ekayev won silver in the category over 90 kg. Among boys 14-15 years old Bagtyyar Yegenmyradov became the winner in the weight up to 60 kg, bronze went to Ylham Dovletmyradov (over 60 kg) and Yazdurdy Yazdurdyev (up to 50 kg). In the women's category of 14-15 years old over 55kg the whole podium was taken by representatives of Turkmenistan: Lachin Pevieva - gold, Gulnur Saparmyradova - silver. Gurbanbibi Annamuradova (up to 45kg) also won silver. In the category of boys 16-17 years old up to 55 kg Turkmen athletes again took the whole podium: Akmyrat Omarov - gold, Dayanch Dovletov - silver, Soyench Nonikov - bronze. The performance of the national team confirmed the high level of training of athletes and development of kyokushinkai karate in Turkmenistan.
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