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Karate fighters from Turkmenistan won 24 medals at the Central Asian Cup in Tashkent
22.08.2025From 18 to 20 August, Tashkent hosted the Central Asian Kyokushinkai Karate Cup, which was attended by about 550 athletes from eight countries. The Turkmen team won 24 medals, including 6 gold, 4 silver and 14 bronze. This was reported by IIC. Meylis Pashakuliev won the category for athletes over 18 years old weighing 80 kilograms. Medine Danatarova won among participants aged 14-15 in the weight category up to 60 kilograms. Gulshirin Orazmuradova took first place in the over-18 category weighing 65 kilograms. Ayymjan Sultanova won in the category for athletes over 18 years old weighing up to 65 kilograms. Suleyman Agamedov was the best among participants aged 16-17 in the weight category up to 60 kilograms. Seyran Potarov won in the age group over 45 years old with a weight of up to 85 kilograms. These achievements made a significant contribution to the overall success of the Turkmenistan team at the tournament. Silver medals were awarded to Kumush Genjeeva, Shahzada Menglieva, Aynur Nurjanova and Alimerden Iskanderov. The Turkmen team was represented by athletes from Ashgabat, Ahal, Mary and Dashoguz velayats, as well as students from universities across the country. The success of the Turkmen karatekas confirmed the high level of development of this sport in Turkmenistan.
A new women's football club, ‘Kerwen’, has been founded in Ashgabat
22.08.2025A new women's football club, ‘Kerwen’, has been established in Ashgabat, which will include both players from the Turkmenistan national team and promising young athletes. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Maria Ponomareva has been appointed head coach, assisted by Evgenia Spirina and Kristina Naumenko. Technical support for the club is provided by the distributor of the Spanish brand ‘Joma’ in Turkmenistan. According to the management, the team's goal is to develop women's football and reach the international level.
‘Ahal’ and ‘Altyn Asyr’ played to a draw in the final match of the 18th round of the Turkmenistan Championship
22.08.2025In the final match of the 18th round of the Turkmenistan Premier League football championship, the football clubs ‘Ahal’ and ‘Altyn Asyr’ played to a goalless draw. The match took place in Ashgabat at the ‘Nusay’ Stadium and was the third between these teams this season. ‘Altyn Asyr’ had previously won two matches: 1-0 away and 3-1 at home. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Before the match, ‘Ahal’ was in second place in the standings, while ‘Altyn Asyr’ was in third place. A victory would have allowed the capital club to overtake its rival, but the game ended in a draw. As a result, both teams received one point each. ‘Ahal’, with 32 points after 16 matches, remained in second place, while ‘Altyn Asyr’, with 30 points after 18 games, remained in third place. ‘Arkadag’ remains the championship leader with 57 points in 19 matches and a perfect record.
Taekwondo athletes from Turkmenistan will participate in the CIS Games in Azerbaijan
20.08.2025The Turkmenistan WT Taekwondo team will participate in the III CIS Games, which will be held from 28 September to 8 October in Azerbaijan. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The final composition of the team is currently being formed, and the competitions themselves are of great importance for the athletes and the development of the sport in the region. In October, Turkmen taekwondo athletes also plan to compete in the World Championships in the Chinese city of Wuxi. The team is being trained by the national team's head coach, Byashim Rozyev, together with his assistant, Toyli Amangeldiyev. The CIS Games will be held in seven cities in Azerbaijan: Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Heydar Aliyev and Khankendi.
‘Arkadag’ secured its third victory over FC ‘Altyn Asyr’ in the Turkmenistan championship
20.08.2025In the 17th round of the Turkmenistan Premier League, ‘Arkadag’ Football Club confirmed its dominant status by securing its third victory over ‘Altyn Asyr’ in the current season. The match ended with a score of 5:2 in favour of the reigning AFC Challenge League winner. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The winners' goals were scored by G. Annagulyev (18th minute), B. Akmamedov (31st minute), A. Atayev (40th minute), Sh. Tirkishov (45+1) and D. Durdyev (81st minute). ‘Altyn Asyr’s goals were scored by A. Annamyradov (42nd minute) and H. Hojovov (60th minute from a penalty kick). After this victory, ‘Arkadag’ occupies an ideal position in the tournament, having scored 54 points in 18 matches. The closest pursuer, ‘Ahal’, trails the leader by 23 points and has three matches left to play due to its participation in the AFC Champions League qualifiers.
A regional ITF Level 2 coaching seminar was held in Turkmenistan
20.08.2025From 1 to 12 August 2025, the Ashgabat Olympic City Tennis Complex hosted a prestigious Level 2 regional seminar organised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The event brought together 15 coaches from Turkmenistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan. The training course was conducted by certified ITF experts Seyedamir Borghei (Iran) and Igor Shelyakin (Uzbekistan). This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Over the course of 12 days, participants underwent intensive training, including 37 online courses through the ITF Academy platform and five practical exams. The programme covered methods for conducting individual and group training, modern approaches to testing athletes and issues related to the organisation of the competition process. Coaches who successfully pass the certification will receive an international certificate entitling them to train players for participation in top-level tournaments. As part of the development of its educational infrastructure, the Turkmenistan Tennis Federation plans to hold a ‘Play tennis’ seminar for beginner coaches from 28 to 31 August 2025. The event will be conducted by local ITF-licensed specialists.
A mini-football tournament was held in Iran with the support of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan
19.08.2025On 16 August, a mini-football tournament was held in Mashhad (Iran) with the support of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan. The competition, dedicated to the motto of the year, ‘International Year of Peace and Trust,’ took place at the ‘Astan Ghods’ Sports Complex. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Employees of the Turkmen Consulate General, as well as representatives of the Turkmen and Afghan diasporas, took part in the games. The organisers emphasised that the tournament took place in a friendly atmosphere, becoming not only a sporting event but also an example of strengthening interethnic ties. At the end of the competition, the winners were presented with commemorative gifts.
Wrestler from Turkmenistan successfully started at the Youth World Championships in Bulgaria
19.08.2025Turkmen freestyle wrestler Alp Arslan Begenjov has successfully started at the World Youth Championships in the Bulgarian city of Samokov. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. In the qualifying round, he confidently defeated Bulgarian Ivan Andonov with a score of 11:0 and advanced to the 1/8 finals, where he will face Mongolian athlete Gan Erdene Baatarhkuu. A. Begenjov is among the favorites of the tournament. In 2024, he became the first U20 world champion in the history of Turkmenistan, winning gold at the championship in Pontevedra (Spain) with an impressive series of five victories and a total score of 46:0.
The 13th Taekwondo Cup of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea has concluded in Turkmenistan
18.08.2025The 13th annual taekwondo tournament for the Cup of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea was held in Ashgabat with the participation of more than 250 young athletes from all velayats of Turkmenistan. The competition was held at the Martial Arts Centre of the Olympic Town. This was reported by the IIC. The tournament, organised by the National Taekwondo Centre of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, brought together participants aged 7 to 18. The athletes competed in 29 weight categories. At the end of the competition, the team from Ashgabat took first place in terms of the number of medals won. Cho Hyun, Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Korea in Turkmenistan, emphasised that the tournament, which has been held since 2010, has become an important part of sports cooperation between the two countries. Taekwondo, included in the Olympic Games programme since 2000, continues to develop actively in Turkmenistan. The tournament held in Ashgabat demonstrated the growing skill of Turkmen athletes and the popularity of this sport in the country.
The Turkmenistan youth team will participate in the Yuri Morozov Memorial Tournament
17.08.2025The Turkmenistan youth football team will take part in the 18th International Youth Tournament in St. Petersburg. The event will be dedicated to the distinguished Soviet coach Yuri Morozov. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The tournament has been held since 2007 and has established itself as one of the most prestigious competitions among youth teams. In addition to the Turkmenistan national team, the following teams will compete for the main trophy in this year's tournament: Russia's ‘Zenit’, Serbia's ‘Crvena Zvezda’, Kazakhstan's ‘Kairat’, Turkey's ‘Fenerbahçe’, Brazil's ‘Fluminense’, as well as the youth teams of Russia and Belarus.
Turkmenistan's Kyokushin karate team to compete in Central Asian Cup in Tashkent
17.08.2025The Turkmenistan national Kyokushin karate team has travelled to Tashkent to participate in the Central Asian Cup, which will take place from 18 to 20 August. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. For Turkmen athletes, the tournament will be an important stage in their preparation for the World Championships in Maebashi, Japan, scheduled for the end of November. The team is led by Meylis Pashakuliyev. It consists of 40 karatekas of different ages and three coaches. The delegation includes both beginners and experienced athletes. According to the team leader, the team has been preparing seriously for the competition and hopes to represent the country with dignity at the regional level.
Turkmen wrestler among top favourites for U-20 World Championships
17.08.2025Turkmen athlete Alp Arslan Begenjov, reigning world junior freestyle wrestling champion, is among the favourites for the upcoming World Youth Championships in Bulgaria. This was reported by the IIC. The 19-year-old wrestler, who last year became the first junior world champion in the history of Turkmenistan, will defend his title in the 79 kg weight category. In last year's tournament, Begenjov won five convincing victories with a total score of 46:0, without conceding a single point. Begenjov's main rival at the upcoming championship is considered to be Iranian wrestler Mehdi Yusefi, who, after losing to the Turkmen athlete last year, has achieved significant success, including the titles of Asian champion among adults and world champion among juniors under 23 years old. The World Freestyle Wrestling Championship for athletes under 20 will begin on 17 August in Samokov, Bulgaria.
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