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Turkmenistan wins medal at World Blind Chess Olympiad for the first time
05.07.2025The 17th World Chess Olympiad for blind and visually impaired athletes has concluded in the Serbian city of Vrnjačka Banja, where Turkmen chess player Aydogdy Atabayev, FIDE Master candidate, won a bronze medal, becoming the first representative of Turkmenistan to climb the podium at this prestigious competition. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Atabayev demonstrated brilliant play, scoring 6 points out of a possible 7. He has five wins and two draws in tense games to his credit. His tournament performance (2353) was particularly impressive, allowing him to outperform many titled opponents from Germany, France and other countries. Only two grandmasters, representing Poland and Spain, finished ahead of him. The Olympiad, organised by the International Braille Chess Association (IBCA), brought together 22 teams from around the world. The tournament was held according to strict FIDE standards, which emphasises the high level of competition. Founded in 1958, the IBCA continues to develop inclusive chess, creating opportunities for blind and visually impaired athletes. Atabayev's medal is not only a personal achievement but also an important step in promoting chess among people with disabilities in Turkmenistan.
Turkmen judoka wins bronze at Cadets Asian Cups 2025
05.07.2025The Asian Judo Cup for cadets and juniors has come to an end in Kazakhstan, where Turkmen athlete Kakilik Deryayeva achieved her first major success on the international stage. In a tough fight, the 15-year-old judoka won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 48 kg, where 25 participants from five countries competed. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. On her way to the podium, Deryayeva demonstrated excellent technique, winning four victories. In the first two fights, she defeated her opponents from Uzbekistan and Mongolia ahead of schedule, and after losing in the quarter-finals, she was able to take revenge in the consolation bouts. In the decisive match for third place, Kakilik confidently defeated the representative of Kazakhstan. Kakilik Deryayeva has been practising judo since 2019 and trains under the guidance of Gulbadam Babamuratova and the head coach of the Turkmenistan women's team, Tatyana Vidyasova. This tournament was an important milestone in her sporting career. The Asian Cup in Almaty brought together 788 participants from 11 countries.
Turkmenistan's opponents at the ‘CAFA Nations Cup – 2025’ tournament have been determined
05.07.2025On 3 July, the draw for the group stage of the «CAFA Nations Cup-2025» football tournament took place. The Turkmenistan national team was placed in Group A alongside Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Oman. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmenistan Football Federation. Group B will include Tajikistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Malaysia. The tournament will take place from 29 August to 8 September: Group A matches will be hosted by Tashkent, and Group B matches will be hosted by Dushanbe. Turkmenistan will start the tournament on 30 August with a match against Kyrgyzstan, then play Uzbekistan on 2 September and Oman on 5 September. The winners of each group will advance to the final, while the runners-up will compete for third place. Both decisive matches will take place on 8 September.
Turkmen wrestler wins bronze at Asian Junior Championships
04.07.2025A young athlete from Ashgabat, Aslan Agadadayev, won bronze at the Asian Championship among youths under 17, which took place in Vung Tau, Vietnam. In the weight category up to 110 kg, the eleventh grader from the Turkmen-Turkish school showed his character: after losing to Indian wrestler Hardip (1:5), he defeated Kyrgyzstan's Umar Ormanov in the battle for third place. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. This achievement became the fifth medal for the Turkmen team at the current Asian competition. Earlier, other representatives of the country also achieved success: Alp Arslan Begenjov (silver, freestyle wrestling up to 79 kg), Vatan Annaorazov (bronze, freestyle wrestling up to 74 kg), Soltan Sanjar Begenjov (bronze, freestyle wrestling up to 86 kg) and Didar Orazberdiyev (bronze, Greco-Roman wrestling up to 72 kg). The tournament confirmed the growing skill of Turkmen wrestlers on the international stage.
Gymnasts from Turkmenistan won 33 medals at an international tournament in Tashkent
03.07.2025Young athletes showed outstanding results at the XV International Children's Tournament ‘Happy Caravan 2025’, demonstrating skill and determination to win. The Turkmenistan team consisted of 33 gymnasts who, under the guidance of coach Fiza Ayvazova and her assistants, brought home 17 gold, 11 silver and 5 bronze medals. This was reported by the IIC. The students of Rabiga Hudayberdiyeva distinguished themselves, winning prizes in the hoop, ball and clubs disciplines. According to the coach, participation in the tournament helped the girls gain valuable competitive experience and strengthen their psychological resilience. The competition brought together young gymnasts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and India. The tournament ended with a solemn award ceremony for the winners.
Turkmen chess player won the first place in the UzChess Cup-2025 tournament
29.06.2025From 18 to 28 June 2025, the capital of Uzbekistan hosted the II International Chess Tournament ‘UzChess Cup-2025’, which brought together the strongest players from around the world. The competition was held in three categories: ‘Masters’, ‘Challengers’ and ‘Futures’ (promising players). This was reported by IIC. A highlight of the tournament was the performance of the representative of Turkmenistan, Saparmyrat Atabayev. The young chess player, competing in the ‘Futures’ category, showed brilliant play and won a convincing victory, passing all rounds without defeat. His sporting skill was noted by the organisers - Atabayev was awarded the main cup of the tournament and a cash prize. This victory is particularly significant due to the decision of the organising committee to allow the Turkmen athlete to compete in the more prestigious Challengers category in future competitions. This opens up new prospects for his professional growth and participation in high-level tournaments. Saparmyrat Atabayev's achievement is further proof of the effectiveness of Turkmenistan's state policy of supporting young talent and developing chess. The success of the Turkmen chess player contributes to strengthening the country's international authority in the field of sport.
Turkmenistan women's national team will participate in 2026 Asian Cup qualifying tournament
29.06.2025The Turkmenistan national team will take part in the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. According to the results of the draw, the Turkmen footballers were placed in Group C, where they will face Myanmar, Bahrain and Bangladesh. This was reported by IIC. The group stage matches are scheduled to take place from 29 June to 5 July 2025. All games will be held in the Myanmar capital Yangon in a centralised format. The team has now completed its training camp in Ashgabat, where head coach Boris Borovik has selected the final squad of 22 players. The national team includes representatives of leading domestic clubs - Ahal, Altyn Tach, Margiana and Lebap, as well as three footballers playing abroad - in the Turkish and Lithuanian championships. According to the tournament rules, only the winners of the eight qualifying groups will advance to the final stage. They will be automatically joined by the hosts, Australia, as well as the three strongest teams from the previous edition: the reigning champions from China, South Korea and Japan. The final tournament of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup will be hosted by Australia. The matches will take place from 1 to 21 March in three cities across the country - Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast, where tickets to the World Cup will be decided.
Turkmen wrestlers won four medals at the Asian U23 Youth Championships
27.06.2025Turkmenistan showed excellent results at the Asian Wrestling Championships for athletes under 23 years of age in Vietnam, winning one silver and three bronze medals. More than 200 athletes from 15 countries participated in the competition. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The main hero of the tournament was 18-year-old Alp Arslan Begenjov (weight category up to 79 kg), who won a silver medal for the team in freestyle wrestling. In a tough final bout, he lost to an Indian wrestler with a score of 2:5, but on his way to the final, he won two convincing victories - 15:4 over Kazakhstan's Askhab Hajiev and 11:0 against Uzbekistan's Daler Chulibayev. Three bronze medals added to the team's success. In freestyle wrestling, Vatan Annaorazov (up to 74 kg) and Soltan Sanjar Begenjov (up to 86 kg) distinguished themselves. In Greco-Roman wrestling, Didar Orazberdiyev (up to 72 kg) won bronze. Turkmen wrestlers confirmed their progress on the international stage, demonstrating a high level of training.
The Turkmenistan national team won seven medals at the competition in Beijing
27.06.2025From 22 to 25 June, Beijing (China) hosted a stage of the Para Powerlifting World Cup, where the Turkmenistan national team won seven medals, including six silver and one bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Representatives of the National Paralympic Committee of Turkmenistan took part in the competition: Sergey Meladze, Mayagozel Ekeyeva, Mekan Agalykov, Ishkuvvat Charyev, Bayramgeldi Saparov and Muhammet Hojaev. The head coach of the team is Tahir Shorohanov. The stage in Beijing is part of the qualifying selection for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Turkmen karatekas win 26 medals at Central Asian Championship
24.06.2025At the 10th WKF Central Asian Karate Championships held in Bishkek, Turkmen athletes demonstrated outstanding results. In the competition, which involved 609 karatekas from five countries, the Turkmenistan team of 36 athletes won 26 medals: 9 gold, 6 silver and 11 bronze. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. It is noteworthy that the Turkmen team, being one of the smallest, took a respectable fourth place in the overall standings, surpassing many teams with larger squads in terms of the number of medals won. This success was made possible thanks to the professional work of coaches Aydin Charyev and Bayram Yalkabov. The performance of Turkmen athletes at this prestigious tournament once again confirmed the high level of karate development in the country and the promising future of young athletes who represent Turkmenistan with dignity on the international stage.
Turkmen tennis players will compete in U12 Asian Team Championship for the first time
23.06.2025Turkmen tennis players Nazli Hudaykulieva, Sahra Garahanova and Sulgun Ishankulieva made a historic breakthrough by winning silver medals at the Central Asian Championships for girls under 12 in Fergana (Uzbekistan). This victory earned them a place in the final of the Asian Team Championships, which will be held in Singapore this year. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The tournament was fiercely contested. In the first round, the Turkmen women scored an important victory over the Uzbekistan team with a score of 2:1, giving themselves a head start in the race for the final. The match against the Kyrgyzstan team was decisive: Sahra Garahanova confidently won her match (6:0, 6:1), and Nazli Hudaykulieva left her opponent no chance, taking both sets without losing a game (6:0, 6:0). In the doubles, the Turkmen duo completed the rout (6:1, 6:0), securing second place for the team and a ticket to the Asian Championships. This success was made possible thanks to the work of coach Yuri Rogussky, who led the Turkmenistan U12 men's team to a similar achievement two years ago. The Turkmen boys also did not go without awards: the team consisting of Yunus Annamuradov, Yegenmammet Nuryagdyev and Erkin Altyev won bronze, defeating the Kyrgyzstan team in the decisive match (3:0). Now the young tennis players of Turkmenistan are preparing for their debut at the prestigious Asian championship, where they will compete against the strongest teams on the continent.
Turkmenistan team wins 6 medals on third day of WKF Central Asian Karate Championship
23.06.2025The third day of competition at the 10th WKF Central Asian Karate Championships in Bishkek brought six new medals for the Turkmen team. Athletes won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals in various weight categories of the kumite discipline. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The gold medallists were Arzuv Seyitguliyev, a military serviceman of the Ministry of Defence (weight category up to 55 kg), and Bayry Bayryev, a student at the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction (up to 84 kg). Both athletes demonstrated excellent technique and tactical superiority in the final bouts. Silver medals were won by Resul Garatayev from the Security Service of the President of Turkmenistan (up to 55 kg) and Davut Nazmyradov, a student at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (up to 75 kg). Bronze medals went to school student Gurbannazar Amandurdyev from the Ahal velayat (juniors up to 55 kg) and MNS employee Shatlyk Allakov (over 84 kg). Thus, after three days of competition, the total medal count for the Turkmenistan team is 18: 5 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze. A total of 609 athletes from five Central Asian countries are participating in the tournament. Turkmenistan is represented by 36 karatekas competing in kata and kumite disciplines.
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