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The Turkmenistan national track cycling team will participate in the ‘Gran Fondo’ race in Abu Dhabi
02.12.2025The Turkmenistan national team will compete in the ‘Gran Fondo’ cycling race as part of Cycling Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. This was announced by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Turkmenistan, Ahmed Alhay Hamad Khamis Alhameli, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’. The diplomat noted that in August, the UAE Embassy organised a training camp for young athletes from the Abu Dhabi club in Turkmenistan for the third time with the support of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, and in October held a fitness event in Ashgabat with the participation of 120 people, timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries. ‘The UAE Embassy is committed to holding such events between the two countries in order to take Turkmen-Emirati relations to an even higher level,’ the Head of the diplomatic mission emphasised.
The Turkmenistan U-17 football team secured a confident victory over Mongolia
01.12.2025The Turkmenistan youth team (U-17) finished second in Group F of the Asian Cup qualifying tournament, despite defeating Mongolia 6-2. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The team failed to advance to the final stage after Thailand defeated Kuwait 3-0. In the match in Chonburi, the Turkmen footballers conceded a quick goal from Mongolia in the 16th minute, but then equalised with an own goal. Hudaynazar Meredov put the team ahead in the 34th minute, and in the second half, Turkmenistan scored four more goals, including a brace from H. Meredov and an own goal from their opponents. The final score was 6-2. Thailand, with 9 points and a goal difference of 16:4, advanced to the Asian Cup final, which will be held from 7 to 24 May 2026 in Saudi Arabia. Turkmenistan scored the same 9 points, but with a goal difference of 15:5, took second place.
Turkmen kickboxers won two gold medals at the World Championships
30.11.2025The Turkmenistan kickboxing team won two gold medals and one bronze medal at the World Championships, which took place from 21 to 30 November in Abu Dhabi. A total of 1,637 athletes from 84 countries participated in the tournament, according to IIC. The gold medals were won by Atajan Atamyradov (low kick, up to 54 kg) and Pygy Silabov (full contact, up to 57 kg). Atamyradov serves in the 1001st Military Unit named after Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, while Silabov works as a specialist at the state-owned enterprise ‘Türkmensöwdahyzmat’. Toylymyrat Yegeleyev won bronze in the kick-light discipline in the weight category up to 79 kg. He works at the ‘Gülistan’ shopping centre. The Championship is over. The team's result was one of Turkmenistan's notable performances on the international martial arts arena.
Turkmenistan's U17 team defeated Thailand in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers
30.11.2025The Turkmenistan youth team (U17) defeated Thailand 3-2 in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. The match took place in the Thai city of Chonburi. Hudaynazar Meredov scored two goals and Suleymannazar Govshudov scored one, according to Turkmenportal. Earlier, the team led by Ahmet Allaberdiyev defeated the Maldives (6:0) and lost to Kuwait (0:1). In a parallel match of the third round, Kuwait defeated the Maldives 5:0. After three rounds, Kuwait leads Group F with 9 points. The teams of Turkmenistan and Thailand have 6 points each. Mongolia has 3 points, while the Maldives remains without any points. Turkmenistan U17 will play its next match on 30 November against Mongolia.
Turkmen weightlifters won 12 medals at the Fajr Cup in Tehran
28.11.2025The Turkmenistan weightlifting team won eight gold and four bronze medals at the 6th International Fajr Cup, which is being held in Tehran from 26 to 30 November. This was reported by Turkmenportal with reference to the Weightlifting Federation of Turkmenistan. Thirty-seven athletes from eight countries are participating in the competition: Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Seyitjan Mirzayev (up to 60 kg) and Bunyad Rashidov (up to 71 kg) won three gold medals in their weight categories. Mirzayev lifted 124 kg in the snatch, 150 kg in the clean and jerk and 274 kg in total. Rashidov lifted 150 kg in the snatch, 165 kg in the clean and jerk and 315 kg in the total. Gaygysyz Torayev (up to 79 kg) won two gold medals — in the clean and jerk (187 kg) and total (332 kg), as well as bronze in the snatch (145 kg). Bronze medals were also won by Ramazan Torayev (up to 88 kg) in the clean and jerk (176 kg) and total (316 kg), and Galkan Rahmanov (up to 88 kg) in the snatch (145 kg). Turkmenistan is represented by seven athletes in the tournament. On 28 November, Rustem Annaberdiyev (up to 94 kg) and Davranbek Hasanbayev (up to 110 kg) will compete. The judging panel includes Aman Meredov, a representative of Turkmenistan.
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.
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