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Sambo wrestlers from Turkmenistan won 8 medals at the World Youth Championships in Indonesia
07.10.2025The Turkmenistan national sambo team won eight medals at the World Championships among boys, girls, and juniors, which concluded on October 5 in Bogor, Indonesia. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The team won two gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Islam Hemrayev (up to 71 kg, combat sambo, juniors) and Alihan Aydogdyev (up to 58 kg, combat sambo, juniors) became world champions. The final in the 58 kg category was not held due to an organisational error: due to a change in the start time of the fights without notifying the participants, both finalists — Aydogdyev and Russian Artem Nesterov — were declared winners and received gold medals. Silver medals were won by Rasul Jabrailov (up to 64 kg), Malikberdi Begiyev (up to 88 kg) and Ykbal Saparova (up to 50 kg). The bronze medallists were Ilshat Dovranov (up to 58 kg), Myahriban Palvanova (up to 59 kg) and Annamuhammet Annamuhammedov (up to 64 kg). The tournament was held in Indonesia for the first time and brought together 371 athletes from 34 countries, who competed for awards in sports and combat sambo in the 16–18 and 18–20 age categories.
Turkmen athletes prepare for the World Para Powerlifting Championships
07.10.2025Athletes from Turkmenistan will compete in the World Para Powerlifting Championships, which will be held in Cairo from 11 to 18 October. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Eight athletes will represent the country at the tournament, competing for medals in different weight categories. A total of 542 athletes from 71 countries and 25 neutral athletes, including 314 men and 228 women, are expected to participate in the competition. The tournament will be held in modern arenas in compliance with all international standards. For the Turkmen national team, this start will be an important stage in preparation for the Paralympic Games and other major tournaments.
Turkmen young tennis players shone at the ‘President Cup – 2025’ in Tajikistan
06.10.2025In Tajikistan, the ‘President Cup – 2025’ international tournament for young tennis players from different countries was held, according to the news website Asmannews. In the under-16 age category, the winner was Turkmen athlete Ilima Guseynova, who became the champion in both singles and doubles. Among girls under 14, Nazli Hudaykuliyeva took second place in doubles and third in singles. The organisers emphasised the high level of the participants and noted that the tournament contributes to the development of youth sport and the identification of promising tennis talent. The athletes were wished further success on the international stage.
Turkmen sambo wrestlers started the world championship with two silver medals
05.10.2025On the first day of the World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships in Indonesia, Turkmen athletes won two silver medals. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The tournament is being held in Bogor, West Java, at the JSI Resort Megamendung arena, where 37 sets of awards are contested over three days among boys, girls and juniors (aged 16-20) in sports and combat sambo. Each athlete can compete in only one discipline, age group and weight category. In combat sambo among juniors up to 64 kg, 18-year-old Rasul Jabrailov won silver. In the final, he lost to a Russian athlete competing under the FIAS flag. In the weight category up to 88 kg, 19-year-old Malikberdi Begiyev won the silver medal, losing in the final to another Russian athlete competing under the FIAS flag. FIAS President Vasily Shestakov noted that holding the championship in Indonesia contributes to the development of sambo in Southeast Asia and confirms its growing global popularity. The competition continues.
Ashgabat has become an international sporting arena
05.10.2025On 4 October, the Fitness Games International CrossFit Competition was held at the Indoor Athletics Arena of the Olympic Village in Ashgabat. The event was organised by the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan with the support of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport in honour of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries, according to the online publication Arzuw News. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of government agencies, the diplomatic corps, the media and students. The programme was enhanced by demonstration performances by the participants. Turkmen athletes, gymnasts, martial arts masters, amateur athletes from Ashgabat and diplomats took part in the competitions. The programme included a family run with children, a dance competition and a burpee complex. The winners were awarded valuable prizes from the UAE Embassy. Fly Dubai tickets were also raffled off, and guests were offered traditional treats. The UAE Ambassador noted the successful development of relations between the two countries over three decades and thanked the leadership of Turkmenistan for strengthening cooperation.
Turkmenistan participates in the CIS Games
29.09.2025Turkmen athletes are participating in the 3rd CIS Games, which are being held from 28 September to 8 October in Azerbaijan. This was reported by the online publication Arzuw News. The sporting event has brought together over 1,600 participants from Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. In addition to the CIS countries, athletes from Turkey, Cuba, Kuwait, Pakistan and Oman have joined the competition. The Games programme includes 23 sports, including swimming, sambo, judo, basketball, football, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling. The competitions will be held at 12 sports venues in seven cities of Azerbaijan.
FC ‘Arkadag’ wins Turkmenistan Super Cup
27.09.2025In the Turkmenistan Super Cup football match held in Ashgabat, ‘Arkadag’ confidently defeated the ‘Ahal’ team with a score of 3:0. This was reported by IIC Turkmenistan. The match took place at the ‘Nisa’ Stadium and ended with ‘Arkadag’ completely dominating the game, winning the prestigious trophy for the second time in a row. The decisive factor in the victory was the impressive play of striker Altymyrat Annadurdyev, who scored twice. Another goal was scored by Mirza Beknazarov, who strengthened his team's lead.
Turkmen athletes won medals at the Central Asian Badminton Championships
25.09.2025Turkmen athletes won medals at the Central Asian Badminton Championships in Tashkent. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The competition was attended by 97 athletes from seven countries in three age categories: under 15, under 17 and under 23. The first medal went to Anastasia Kulikova and Evelina Efremova in the girls' doubles under 15: the Turkmen athletes reached the semi-finals and won bronze. The second bronze medal was won by Billal Saryev and Gulshen Amanova in the mixed doubles under 23, losing to the Kazakh team in the semi-finals.
Turkmen sambo wrestlers won six medals on the second day of the World Cup in Dushanbe
22.09.2025Turkmen sambo wrestlers won six medals on the second day of the World Cup in Dushanbe: two gold, one silver and three bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Ahmet Tanryberdiyev (58 kg) and Isa Arslanov (71 kg) became champions in men's combat sambo. Sanjarbek Avazberdiyev won silver in the 64 kg category, while Seydulla Akmammedov (64 kg) and Abdulla Nazargeldiyev (88 kg) won bronze. In women's sambo (up to 65 kg), Jemal Ovliyagulyeva took third place. The tournament was held on 20-21 September in Dushanbe, bringing together 180 athletes from 10 countries. It should be noted that on the first day, the Turkmen national team won five medals.
Sambo wrestlers from Turkmenistan won five medals on the first day of the World Cup
21.09.2025The Turkmenistan national team started well at the World Sambo Cup in Dushanbe, winning five medals on the first day of the tournament: two gold, two silver and one bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The champions were Zyba Orunova (up to 65 kg) and Madina Aydogdyeva (up to 59 kg). Aminat Guvanjova (up to 50 kg) and Gulzada Jorakulyeva (up to 72 kg) won silver. Annageldi Annasahedov (up to 88 kg) brought the team a bronze medal. There will also be competitions involving men in combat sambo and women in sports sambo. A total of 180 athletes from 10 countries are participating in the World Cup.
‘Arkadag’ played against ‘Andijan’ in the Champions League
20.09.2025Turkmenistan's ‘Arkadag’ kicked off the AFC Champions League group stage with a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’ at a packed home stadium. Both clubs made their debut in the tournament: the hosts qualified as winners of the AFC Challenge League, while the visitors qualified as holders of the Uzbekistan Cup. This was reported by IIC. The most dangerous moments came at the start of the match: in the 39th second, Nigerian Ismaheel Akinade shot over the goal, and shortly afterwards his goal was disallowed for offside. In the counterattack, ‘Andijan’ goalkeeper Erjan Tokotayev confidently parried the hosts' free kicks. In the second half, the teams continued to control each other, and in the final minutes, substitute Shamammet Hydyrov was unable to beat the visitors' goalkeeper. In a parallel match in Group B, Qatar's ‘Al-Ahli’ and Bahrain's ‘Al-Khaldiya’ also played 0-0. All four teams in the group have one point each. ‘Arkadag’ will play its next game on 1 October in Bahrain against ‘Al-Khaldiya’.
Turkmenistan's ‘Arkadag’ to make its debut in the Asian Champions League against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’
17.09.2025Today at 18:45 Ashgabat time, the ‘Arkadag’ Stadium hosted the debut match of the Turkmen club of the same name in the second division of the Asian Champions League. Their opponent will be Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’. This was reported by IIC. At the pre-match press conference on 16 September, the formal details were confirmed: the hosts will take to the field in white uniforms, while the visitors will wear red. ‘Arkadag’ footballer Mirza Beknazarov emphasised the importance of the game: ‘We will make every effort to implement the coach's plan and achieve a positive result. We are counting on the support of our fans.’ The match is a historic event for the Turkmen club, opening the way to participation in the prestigious Asian tournament.
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