Employees of the service enterprises group 'Morinjgeologiya' conquered the Himalayan peak 'Manaslu' (8,163 m), which is the eighth highest mountain in the world. At its summit, the State Flag of Turkmenistan was unfurled in honor of the 33rd anniversary of the country's Independence. The name 'Manaslu' translates from Sanskrit as 'Mountain of Spirits.'

The ascent was organized by the Nepalese side under the leadership of the Deputy Chairman of the Board of 'Morinjgeologiya' GSP, Arno Ter-Sankov. The expedition included citizens from Latvia, Russia, and other countries. All participants of the ascent are experienced climbers who have previously climbed significant peaks such as Everest (8,848 m), K2 (8,611 m), Aconcagua (6,962 m), Ama Dablam (6,814 m), Kilimanjaro (5,895 m), Ararat (5,165 m), Mont Blanc (4,810 m), and Matterhorn (4,478 m). The flag of Turkmenistan was also raised on all these peaks.

Since 1993, 'Morinjgeologiya' has been conducting comprehensive engineering and geological studies in the waters of the largest seas in Europe. The collected data ensures the reliability and safety of offshore oil and gas projects, including drilling, laying underwater pipelines, and constructing other marine structures. All work is carried out in accordance with high domestic and international standards.

As part of joint projects with international companies such as 'Dragon Oil,' 'Morinjgeologiya' conducts geological studies at the 'Jeitun' and 'Jigalibek' fields. This data contributes to the successful development of Turkmenistan's offshore oil and gas resources. During field studies, information is recorded electronically, and a differential GPS system is used to determine coordinates with high accuracy. The collected data is processed and interpreted using licensed geoinformation and automated design software products.

Membership in the Russian Union of Oil and Gas Builders allows 'Morinjgeologiya' GSP to actively cooperate with leading companies in the industry and stay abreast of the latest achievements in the field of engineering and geological research.

At the General Assembly of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) in Hong Kong, the Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan was recognized as one of the most dynamically developing organizations in Asia, reports the publication “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”.

ATF President Yuri Polsky personally presented the commemorative trophy to the Chairman of the Turkmen Federation Eziz Dovletov at an event dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the organization.

Particularly noted is the successful holding of the Central Asian Junior Team Championship under 12 in Ashgabat in June 2023. The tournament, in which teams from six countries in the region took part, was recognized by the ATF leadership as an exemplary example of organizing tennis competitions.

Eziz Dovletov, who also holds the post of Vice President of the ATF, took part in a meeting of the Federation’s Board of Directors, where the prospects for the development of tennis in the Asian region and the holding of future competitions under the auspices of the organization, which unites 45 member countries, were discussed.

At the headquarters of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in Brussels, a meeting was held between the ambassadors of Central Asian countries and the Secretary General of the organization, Navy Captain Roberto Reccia. During the meeting, issues related to the activities of CISM, its initiatives, and the participation of Central Asian countries in international sports events were discussed, according to a statement from the Turkmen diplomatic mission.

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium emphasized that sports are an important priority for the country both in domestic and foreign policy. He noted: 'Sports for Turkmenistan is not only a key part of our national program but also an important factor in international relations. We actively support sports initiatives at all levels and are ready to offer Turkmenistan as a venue for major international competitions, considering our successful experience in hosting the Asian Games in 2017.'

The Secretary General of CISM provided detailed information about the organization's work and emphasized the importance of more active participation of Central Asian countries in sports competitions held worldwide. He also noted that CISM aims to involve as many countries as possible in its activities to develop military sports and strengthen international ties through sports initiatives.

'The Turkmen side expressed its readiness to further expand cooperation with the International Military Sports Council,' the statement said.

Note:

The International Military Sports Council (CISM) is an international organization founded in 1948 that unites military structures of different countries to promote peace and friendship through sports. CISM organizes sports events in which military personnel from more than 140 countries participate.

Turkmenistan became a member of CISM in 2018 and has since actively supported the development of military sports, striving to increase its participation in international competitions organized under the auspices of this organization.

The Turkmenistan Gymnastics Federation, together with international experts, is starting to develop a comprehensive plan for training athletes for the next Olympic cycle. This was announced by the Chairman of the Turkmenistan Gymnastics Federation, Dovran Chagylov, on the eve of his participation in the Congress of the International Gymnastics Federation, which will be held from October 22 to 24 in Doha, reports the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan."

The plan will cover the period from 2025 to 2028 and will include comprehensive training for national teams in sports, artistic gymnastics, and acrobatics. To implement it, the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU) will send a group of highly qualified specialists to Turkmenistan to improve the skills of local coaches and judges.

The decision to expand cooperation was made after a recent visit to Ashgabat by the leaders of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union in September this year. The subsequent discussion of interaction details took place at an AGU meeting in Shanghai.

Preparation for the implementation of the new plan has already begun: Turkmen gymnasts, under the guidance of the national team's head coach, Fiza Ayvazova, recently completed a three-week training camp in Tashkent, where they practiced new performance techniques and participated in friendly competitions.

The next major event on the Turkmen gymnastics calendar will be the national junior championship for athletes under 15 years old in November, where medals will be contested in sports and artistic gymnastics, as well as acrobatics.