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Young wrestlers from Turkmenistan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships
22.07.2025Turkmen athletes won two bronze medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships for athletes under 15 years of age, held in Bishkek. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Meret Durdyev, a 9th grade student at Ashgabat School No. 9, distinguished himself in freestyle wrestling in the weight category up to 44 kg. He won the quarter-final against his opponent from South Korea, lost in the semi-final to an Indian wrestler, but won the match for third place against a representative of the DPRK. Another bronze medal was won by Jeyhun Hakberdiyev, a student at the ‘Olimp’ Sports School in the capital. In the 52 kg category of Greco-Roman wrestling, he lost in the quarter-finals to a wrestler from Kazakhstan, but then defeated a representative from India in the bronze medal match. Both tournaments attracted nine participants. The champions were wrestlers from India and Kazakhstan.
Toylyev brothers retain T2 class lead at 2025 Silk Way Rally
22.07.2025Merdan and Shohrat Toylyev retained the lead in the T2 class at the 2025 Silk Way Rally. Following the results of the tenth stage, which ended on July 21, they again showed the best time and increased the gap from their rivals. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The stage, which covered more than 515 km, passed through picturesque areas of Mongolia and brought the racers back to Russian territory. After a confident victory in this stage, the Toylyevs strengthened their lead in the overall standings, ahead of their closest rival, Meylis Abdullayev, by almost seven hours. It should be recalled that the change of leader took place on the ninth stage, when the brothers' main rival, Maksatmyrat Danatarov, received a major penalty.
Turkmenabat will become the venue for a meeting of the best chess players in Turkmenistan
21.07.2025The Turkmenistan Chess Federation is organising a stage of the Grand Prix series, which will take place in Turkmenabat from 22 to 27 July. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The country's strongest chess players will take part in the competition. The tournament is part of the national Grand Prix, the results of which will determine the participants in the final stage. You can register using the QR code posted in the official announcement on the website http://www.tkmchess.com.tm.
Turkmen racers lead the way at the Silk Way Rally
21.07.2025At the 2025 Silk Way Rally, taking place on the harsh tracks of Mongolia, there has been a turning point in the battle for leadership in the T2 production off-road vehicle class. Turkmen racer Maksatmyrat Danatarov, who had been leading the standings for a long time, lost the top spot to his compatriot Merdan Toylyev, according to the news agency Orient. The key moment came in the ninth special stage, where Danatarov received a 21-hour penalty for failing to complete the section, while Toylyev successfully completed the route and took the lead. Meylis Abdullayev moved up to second place, and Danatarov's lead grew to 14 hours. Earlier, the T2 crews made a tactical decision to bypass the difficult sands of Mongol-Els, receiving a standard penalty but saving their equipment. However, this did not prevent dramatic changes in the subsequent stages. There are still two days of racing ahead and the finish line in Gorno-Altaysk. The Turkmen crews continue to fight, demonstrating a high level of preparation and strengthening the country's image in international motorsport.
International Chess Day celebrated with a vibrant celebration in Ashgabat
20.07.2025On 17 July, a festive event dedicated to International Chess Day was held at the Russian House in Ashgabat. Organised jointly with the Turkmenistan Chess Federation, the event brought together dozens of young fans of this intellectual game. This was reported by IIC. In his welcoming speech, Vepa Malikgulyev, President of the Turkmenistan Chess Federation, noted the importance of chess for the development of young people. The main event was a simultaneous game with Mergen Kakabayev, Secretary General of the Federation and FIDE Master, where each participant was able to test their skills against a professional. For novice chess players, a 30-minute crash course on the basics of the game was held, while more experienced players learned valuable strategic techniques at a special master class. The event not only strengthened interest in chess, but also created an inspiring atmosphere for the development of young talent.
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.
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