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The Turkmenistan national team successfully completed its performance at the ju-jitsu championship
16.09.2025The Turkmenistan jiu-jitsu team achieved excellent results at the 20th Balkan Open Championship, which took place in Athens from 11 to 14 September. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. On the last days of the tournament (13–14 September), Turkmen athletes successfully competed in the ‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’ disciplines. In the ‘Ne-Waza’ section, gold medals were won by Soltanmyrat Nuryev (62 kg), Shyhberdi Rahmanov (69 kg), Bagtyyar Myradov (77 kg) and Rahat Kurbanov (85 kg, master group). Silver medals went to Alyshir Jumamyradov (62 kg), Islam Ovezov (69 kg) and Eziz Yollyev (85 kg). Bronze medals were won by Islam Rejepov (62 kg), Dayanch Kullyev (69 kg) and Annagurt Amanmyradov (77 kg). In the ‘No-Gi’ discipline, Islam Rejepov (62 kg) and Islam Ovezov (69 kg) became champions. Silver medals went to Suleyman Nuryev (62 kg), Dayanch Kullyev (69 kg) and Eziz Yollyev (85 kg). Bronze medals went to Soltanmyrat Nuryev (62 kg), Shyhberdi Rahmanov (69 kg), Oguldursun Azimova and Annagurt Amanmyradov (85 kg). In total, the Turkmenistan team won 38 medals: 14 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze, confirming the high level of training of its athletes.
‘Arkadag’ set a record in the Turkmenistan championship with its 20th consecutive victory
15.09.2025In the 19th round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship, ‘Arkadag’ Football Club defeated ‘Merv’ from Mary with a score of 3:1. Despite a goal by Novruz Bayrammammedov in the 9th minute, the visitors were able to turn the tide of the game due to a double by Altymyrat Annadurdyev and a goal by Didar Durdyev in the second half of the match. This was reported by IIC. This victory was ‘Arkadag’s 20th in a row in the national championship, allowing the team to consolidate its first place in the standings with 60 points. The match was an important preparation for the upcoming performance in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2, where ‘Arkadag’ will play against Uzbekistan's ‘Andijan’. Didar Durdyev, scoring his 19th goal of the season, retained his lead in the championship's scoring charts. Second and third place in the scoring race are occupied by his teammates Begench Akmamedov and Altymyrat Annadurdyev.
Turkmen athletes won 21 medals at the Ju-Jitsu Championship in Athens
13.09.2025The Turkmenistan ju-jitsu team is performing successfully at the 20th Balkan Open Championship in Athens (11–14 September), winning 21 medals in two days: 8 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Jelilmuhammet Hojamyradov became a two-time champion (94 kg category, ‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’ disciplines). Hurma Abdyeva won gold in the 52 kg weight class (‘Ne-Waza’ and ‘No-Gi’) and two bronze medals in ‘fighting’ and the 57 kg category. Other winners included Gudrat Esenov, Begli Saparov and Suray Gokgayeva. Silver medals went to Rahmet Taganov, Parahat Rahmanov and Aynur Kulliyeva, while Bayram Rovshenov won bronze in three disciplines. The Turkmen delegation will remain in Athens until 16 September.
Turkmen climbers raise National Flag on Elbrus peaks in honor of 34th anniversary of independence
11.09.2025Specialists from the ‘Morinzhgeologia’ Service Group climbed the western (5,642 m) and eastern (5,621 m) peaks of Elbrus, where they raised the National Flag of Turkmenistan ahead of the 34th anniversary of the country's independence. The two peaks of the ancient volcano, connected by a high mountain ridge, are a symbol of the Caucasus and the highest points in Europe. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. This achievement is a continuation of a long-standing tradition: Turkmen climbers have previously conquered the highest peaks of five continents, including Everest (8,848 m) in 2019 and Chogori (8,611 m) in 2024. The National Flag was raised on each of them. ‘Morinzhgeologia’, working with international energy companies Petronas Carigali and Dragon Oil, thus demonstrates not only professional achievements in geological exploration on the Caspian shelf, but also dedication to national traditions. The holding company successfully cooperates with leading oil and gas companies in the region, including LUKOIL, KazMunayGas and SOCAR.
Athletes from Turkmenistan will compete in the Ju-Jitsu Championship in Greece
10.09.2025From 11 to 14 September, Athens (Greece) will host the 20th Balkan Open Ju-Jitsu Championship. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Turkmenistan will be represented at the competition by a delegation of 24 people, including 21 athletes, as well as a coach, referee and team manager. The programme of the visit provides for the Turkmen team to stay in the Greek capital from 10 to 16 September.
Turkmen footballers secured a confident victory over the Bhutan national team
08.09.2025The Turkmenistan U23 national team secured its second victory in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. In a match held in Amman, the Turkmen footballers defeated the Bhutan national team with a score of 2-0. This was reported by IIC. The first goal was scored in the 12th minute of the match. The outcome of the match became clear in added time, when the Turkmen team increased their lead in the 93rd minute. Due to the second victory, the youth team of Turkmenistan added three more points to its tally. Now it has six points in the qualifying stage. The team's next opponent will be the youth team of Jordan - the match with the hosts is scheduled for 9 September.
Turkmen fencers won two gold medals at the tournament in Almaty
05.09.2025The Turkmenistan team won two gold medals at the ‘Platinum Cup’ international tournament, which was held in Almaty. This was reported by IIC. The winners were Alexey Voronin and Sanjar Yolamanov, who went through the tournament without a single defeat. Their confident performances brought the Turkmenistan team the highest awards, and the national anthem was played for the athletes during the award ceremony. In the 40+ category, team coach Vyacheslav Voronin won the gold medal, confirming the high class of the Turkmen fencing school and strengthening the country's reputation on the international arena. This success was an important milestone in preparation for future competitions. The next major event for Turkmen fencers will be the Asian Cup, which will be held in Tashkent from 7 to 13 September. The athletes are expected to continue to perform well at this prestigious tournament.
The Turkmenistan team began the Asian Cup qualifying round with a confident victory
04.09.2025The Turkmenistan U23 national football team secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their first match of the Asian Cup qualifying round. The match was held in Amman, Jordan, according to IIC. Dayanch Meredov opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Sohbet Durdyev doubled the lead in the 32nd minute. Before the break, the Turkmen players conceded a goal, but Meredov soon scored his second. In the second half, D. Meredov completed his hat-trick, and in the second minute of added time, Abdyrahman Annamyradov set the final score of the match at 5-1. This victory earned the Turkmen national team three points in Group A. The Turkmen footballers will play their next match on 6 September against the Bhutan youth team.
Turkmen FC ‘Ahal’ to host home matches of AFC-2 Champions League at Arkadag Stadium
04.09.2025The ‘Ahal’ Football Club will play its home matches in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2 at the Arkadag Stadium. The tournament is the second most important club competition of the Asian Football Confederation. This was reported by IIC. In the group stage, the Turkmen club will face Indian club ‘Mohun Bagan’, Jordanian club ‘Al-Hussein’ and Iranian club ‘Sepahan’. The group stage matches are scheduled for the period from 16 September to 24 December 2025. Each team will play three home and three away matches. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the tournament playoffs. ‘Ahal’s first home match will be held against the Indian team on 16 September.
Turkmenistan national team played first match in qualifying stage of Asian Cup U-23
04.09.2025The Turkmenistan U-23 national football team, led by head coach Ahmet Agamyradov, began its campaign in the Asian Cup qualifying round. The first match of the tournament was held on 2 September in Amman against the Chinese Taipei team. This was reported by IIC. The match was preceded by an organisational meeting, at which the colours of the players' uniforms were agreed upon. The Turkmenistan team took to the field in white uniforms, while their opponents wore blue. The match began at 7 p.m. local time. According to the results of the draw, the Turkmen team was placed in Group A, which also includes the national teams of Jordan and Bhutan. The winners of each of the 11 groups and the four best teams among those who took second place will advance to the final stage of the tournament. The next two matches of the Turkmen national team will be held on 6 and 9 September.
Turkmen grandmaster wins silver at chess tournament in Turkey
03.09.202539-year-old international grandmaster Meylis Annaberdiyev from Turkmenistan won silver at a prestigious international chess tournament in Cappadocia, Turkey. The tournament, which brought together 78 chess players from 10 countries, was held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Among the participants of the tournament were 3 international grandmasters, 11 FIDE masters and 10 international masters. The Turkmen athlete scored 6.5 points, losing first place to Iranian international master Seyed Kian Poormosavi. Third place went to international master Diego Rodri Flores Quillas from Peru. This achievement was complemented by Annaberdiyev's successful performance at the Turkish Team Championship in Ankara, where he won a silver medal as part of the ‘Hukukçu Fenerbahçe’ team.
Young Turkmen chess player wins international tournament in Turkey
02.09.2025Young Turkmen chess player Osman Hamrakuliyev won the ‘Malatya Golden Apricot’ International Open Tournament, which took place in the Turkish city of Malatya. This was reported by the IIC. The competition brought together 486 participants from eight countries: Turkmenistan, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Morocco, Syria and Turkey. The tournament was held according to international standards: 9 rounds using the Swiss system, with a time control of 90 minutes per game plus 30 seconds per move. O. Hamrakuliyev scored 7.5 points out of 9 and demonstrated stable and confident play throughout the tournament, confidently ahead of his competitors. The Turkmen chess player is a student of international grandmaster Maksat Atabayev. From early childhood, O. Hamrakuliyev has shown a deep interest in chess and has been actively participating in competitions since the age of four. He is currently in the 7th grade at the Turkmen-Russian School named after A.S. Pushkin, where he also excels in his studies. The victory in Malatya was another success for Osman: earlier, from 18 to 24 August 2025, he took second place in the under-12 age category among boys at the International Tournament in Cappadocia.
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