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The Turkmenistan U-17 national team scored a big win over the Maldives, 6-0
26.11.2025The Turkmenistan U-17 national team defeated the Maldives 6-0 in the second round of the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying round. The match took place on 24 November in Chonburi, Thailand, according to Turkmenportal. Thirty-eight teams are participating in the qualifiers, divided into seven groups. The games are being played in a single round from 22 to 30 November. The group winners will advance to the final stage of the tournament, which will be held in Saudi Arabia from 7 to 24 May 2026. Nine teams have already secured their participation: Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Tajikistan, the UAE and Indonesia. Turkmenistan's remaining matches (Ashgabat time): 28 November — Turkmenistan vs Thailand (17:30) 30 November — Turkmenistan vs Mongolia (13:30)
The Turkmenistan national team in traditional karate won 18 medals at the Asian Championships
25.11.2025The Turkmenistan national traditional karate team won 18 medals at the Asian Championships in Tashkent. The team won 9 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals, according to IIC. Gold medals were won by Azym Govshudov, Aylar Ilhanova, Amangozel Bekmyradova, Damir Allaberdiyev, Sylap Toylymyradov, Aysha Ilgeldiyeva, Meylis Charyev, Aylale Artykova and Oguljennet Mammetgylyjova. Silver medals went to Aysulu Rejepova, Rahman Shagulyev, Medine Gaylyeva, Daniyar Bagtiyarov, Yhlas Annagurbanov and Selim Myratdurdyev. Bronze medals were won by Gurbandurdy Byashimov, Rahym Akmyradov and Yhlas Jumanazarov. The team is already preparing for new international tournaments. It keeps on strengthening its positions in world competitions.
Turkmenistan has opened the region's first scientific centre for training Olympic athletes
25.11.2025Turkmenistan has launched Central Asia's first research centre for training Olympic athletes. It began operating at the State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, according to IIC. The centre is equipped with the same gear used by top sports schools in Germany, Japan, and the US. It has BOD POD and Cosmed systems, which are used at the Olympic centres in Salt Lake City and Tokyo. To test speed and reaction time, they use the SpeedCourt system, which is familiar from the ‘Bayern Munich’ and ‘Real Madrid’ academies. Höhenbalance technology has also been introduced, allowing high-altitude conditions to be simulated. The centre works in conjunction with the institute's departments. Students have access to real measurements and practical training in the fields of sports medicine and biomechanics. The aim of the project is to form a scientific basis for the training of national teams and qualified specialists.
Turkmen tennis players advance to Group IV of the Asia/Oceania zone
24.11.2025Turkmen tennis players achieved remarkable success at the Davis Cup zonal tournament, winning the right to compete in Group IV of the Asia-Oceania zone in 2026. The competition was held on the courts of the Polytechnic University in Isa Town, where 14 teams from Group V competed for two spots, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In the group stage, Turkmenistan confidently defeated all its rivals in Group C — Brunei, Bangladesh and Bahrain — 3:0. In the play-offs, the team faced Guam. Despite the difficult statistics of personal meetings, the Turkmen tennis players won a convincing victory with a score of 3:0: Selim Chagylov and Allanur Dayanjov won the singles, and Meylis Orazmuhammedov and Yuri Rogussky completed the victory in the doubles match. The second ticket to Group IV was won by representatives of the Northern Mariana Islands. 2025 was a successful year for Turkmen tennis: the girls' team under 12 qualified for the U12 Asian Team Championship for the first time, the women's team took second place at the Billie Jean King Cup (Group III Asia/Oceania), and the men's team entered the top eight at the ITF Master's World Team Championship for the first time.
Turkmenistan advances to Davis Cup play-offs in Group V
23.11.2025The Turkmenistan national team has advanced to the Davis Cup play-offs in Group V of the Asia-Oceania zone. The matches are being held in Isa Town (Bahrain), where 14 teams are competing. Turkmen tennis players took first place in Group C, beating the tournament hosts, according to ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. In a face-to-face match with Bahrain, the team won 3-0. In singles matches, Selim Chagylov and Allanur Dayanjov each won a match. In the doubles match, Meylis Orazmuhammedov and Yuri Rogussky defeated their opponents from Bahrain. After this series, the statistics of matches between Turkmenistan and Bahrain became 4:2 in favour of the Turkmen team. In the play-offs, the national team will play against the winner of Group B, Guam. The winners of the round will earn the right to compete in Group IV of the Asia and Oceania zone next year. Turkmenistan has been participating in the Davis Cup since 2004. The team achieved its best result in 2015, when it advanced to the playoffs of Group III.
The Turkmenistan U-18 national team is preparing for the start of the CAFA Championship in Tashkent
22.11.2025The Turkmenistan women's youth team (U-18) is completing its preparations for the CAFA Championship, which will take place in Tashkent from 22 to 29 November. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. Head coach Boris Borovik has included 20 players in the squad for the tournament. The team will play its first match on 22 November against Tajikistan. The next day, the Turkmen footballers will face Kyrgyzstan. On 25 November, the Turkmenistan national team will face the Uzbekistan national team. The Turkmen team will play its final match on 27 November against Iran. The tournament will be an important opportunity for the athletes to gain international experience and will contribute to the further development of women's football in the country.
Turkmen athlete becomes three-time Asian champion in hand-to-hand combat
17.11.2025On 15 November, Pattaya (Thailand) hosted the OPEN ASIAN CUP international martial arts tournament. Athletes from several Asian countries took part in the competition, according to IIC. Young athlete Amangeldi Garabegov from Turkmenistan competed in the hand-to-hand combat category for boys aged 12–13 (up to 45 kg) and won the gold medal. This is his third victory in continental tournaments. Amangeldi Garabegov became a three-time Asian champion. His result strengthened Turkmenistan's position in international sports competitions and demonstrates the potential of the country's young fighters.
Turkmen acrobats won eight bronze medals at the Asian Championships in India
17.11.2025The Turkmenistan national sports acrobatics team won eight bronze medals at the 14th Asian Championships. The competition was held in the state of Goa (India), according to Turkmenportal. The tournament was attended by 173 athletes from six countries: China (Hong Kong), North Korea, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, India and Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan was represented by a men's group in the 13-19 age category: Ishan Babayev, Danil Vasilyev, Azim Amanov and Muhammet Ashyrov. The team was led by head coach Roman Shevchukov. The coaching staff also included Bayramguly Melejayev and choreographer Svetlana Gasparyan. Turkmen acrobats took third place in all disciplines — balance, vaulting and all-around. The team received an invitation to the World Cup, which will be held on 5–7 June 2026 in Baku.
Turkmen sambo wrestlers proved their class at the World Championships in Bishkek
10.11.2025The Turkmenistan national team represented the country with dignity at the World Sambo Championships, held in Bishkek from 7 to 9 November, winning eight medals of various denominations. This was reported by IIC. On the final day of the competition, Turkmen athletes added four awards to the national collection — three silver and one bronze. In men's sports sambo, Guvanch Begaliyev won silver in the 98 kg category. In combat sambo in the 58 kg weight category, Hakberdi Jumayev took second place. Among women, Sabina Agajanova won the silver medal in the over 80 kg category, and Ziba Orunova won the bronze in the 65 kg weight category. It should be noted that in the early days of the tournament, Turkmen sambo wrestlers also distinguished themselves, adding two silver and two bronze medals to the team's tally. The successful performance at the world championship confirmed the high level of training of Turkmenistan's athletes and their focus on further achievements on the international stage.
Turkmen referee upgraded his qualifications at AFC seminar in Malaysia
09.11.2025The Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) is actively developing cooperation with the Asian Football Confederation in the field of refereeing. As part of this work, Turkmen futsal referee Didargeldi Kovusov took part in an AFC seminar at the Referee Academy in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), according to the IIC of Turkmenistan. The seminar is part of the AFC Referees Academy's annual programme, which includes four modules with theoretical and practical classes to develop decision-making skills on the field. The final test will determine which referees will be included in the AFC's elite list of futsal referees and will be able to work at international tournaments under the auspices of FIFA and the AFC. D. Kovusov's participation reflects the priority of the FFT – systematic training and professional development of national referees to ensure a high level of refereeing and successful representation of Turkmenistan on the international stage.
Turkmen sambo wrestlers won medals on the first day of the World Championships in Bishkek
09.11.2025On the first day of the World Sambo Championships in Bishkek, the Turkmenistan team won two medals: silver and bronze. The competitions are being held at the ‘Gazprom for Children’ complex and have attracted 466 participants from 70 countries. A total of 31 sets of awards are being contested, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Madina Aydogdyeva from Turkmenabat won the silver medal in combat sambo in the 54 kg weight class. She reached the final, where she lost to an athlete competing under the flag of the International Sambo Federation. The bronze medal in the 88 kg weight class went to Abdylla Nazargeldiyev, a student at the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan. He successfully won two bouts, but lost in the semi-finals and finished third. At the end of the first day, Turkmenistan ranks sixth in the overall team standings. On the second day, 11 sets of medals will be awarded.
Turkmen athlete wins silver at World ju-jitsu Championship
03.11.2025Turkmen athlete Rahmet Taganov won a silver medal at the World Ju-Jitsu Championship, which is being held in Bangkok (Thailand). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. R. Taganov competed in the weight category up to 69 kilograms and lost to Canada's Wheeler Kevin in the final. Ismaeel Isa from Bahrain and Jeong Cheol Soo from the Republic of Korea won bronze medals. The competition is being held at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium, where more than 800 participants from 59 countries have gathered.
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