The Turkmenistan Traditional Karate Team has flown to the Polish city of Pulawy to participate in the Children's World Cup, which will be held from May 4 to 13. The team includes 20 young athletes under the guidance of coach Diyar Khodjaev.

Turkmenistan is also represented at the competition by international referee Eymur Mademinov.

This year, more than a thousand athletes from 35 countries will participate in the Traditional Karate World Cup.

Turkmen weightlifter Didarbek Jumabayev won silver at the World Junior Weightlifting Championships in the capital of Peru. The athlete achieved this success in the weight category up to 81 kg.

Jumabayev gained 305 kg in the total of the two-event (137 kg in the snatch + 168 kg in the clean and jerk). The gold was won by Ukrainian athlete Sergey Kotelevsky - 314 kg (142 + 172). Bronze was won by Latvian representative Maksim Vasilonoks - 297 kg (136 + 161).

Turkmen weightlifter Kakamyrat Annamyradov won silver at the World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru.

In the 73 kg weight category, Annamyradov scored 290 kg in the sum of two exercises (130 kg in the snatch + 160 kg in the clean and jerk). Gold went to Egypt's Metwally Hussein Abdelrahman - 306 kg (141 + 165), and third place went to Kazakhstan's Yernur Myrzakhmet - 286 kg (131 + 155).

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to ensure a high level of preparation for the opening ceremony of the international airport in Balkanabat. The corresponding order was given during an extended visiting meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held by the head of state in the Balkan velayat, TDH reports.

The meeting, which was attended by members of the government, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, as well as the hyakim of the Balkan velayat, discussed issues of preparation for the Third UN International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This event is scheduled for August this year and will be held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.

The Chairperson of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova spoke about the preparations for the Interparliamentary Forum, which will be held within the framework of the international conference. Deputy Prime Ministers and the Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers presented reports on the measures taken by the supervised structures in preparation for the upcoming event.

Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of Defense Begench Gundogdyev reported on the work carried out by the military and law enforcement agencies of the country. The President instructed to ensure strict observance of law and order and fire safety rules during the conference. The Governor of the Balkan Velayat H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the preparatory work in the region. The head of state instructed to monitor the progress of landscaping and cleanliness in the region, especially in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during which the parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, MIC reports.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of partnership with Germany. The legal basis of relations is about 100 bilateral documents. The countries fruitfully cooperate within the framework of the UN, EU and OSCE.

During the conversation, the current state of trade and economic cooperation was discussed. The National Leader proposed to establish interaction on a permanent basis with German companies BASF, MAN, Deutsche Bahn and Thyssenkrupp, as well as to continue the partnership with Siemens and Knauf.

Promising areas of bilateral cooperation include the chemical industry, transport, agriculture, healthcare and the textile industry. Among the new areas of interaction, the "green" economy, renewable energy sources and innovative technologies were identified.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov confirmed Turkmenistan's interest in cooperation with Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH and Schachtbau Nordhausen GmbH to establish the Garlyk Mining Complex, as well as in using BASF's experience in the chemical industry.

The parties also discussed partnership in the fields of education, culture and archeology. The National Leader of the Turkmen people proposed holding the second cycle of the Margiana archeological exhibition in Germany.

At the end of the conversation, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov invited Steinmeier to visit Turkmenistan on an official visit at any convenient time and expressed hope for his participation in the international forum on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, which will be held on December 12 in Ashgabat.

16-year-old Turkmen judoka Oguljan Ruslanova won a bronze medal at the Berlin Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025, which ended in Germany. The 11^th-grader from Secondary School №61 in the Charjev etrap of the Lebap velayat achieved this success in the 70 kg weight category, in which 39 athletes from 16 countries competed for the awards.

On her way to the podium, Oguljan won five victories. In the first round, she defeated Svenja Keding (Germany), then defeated Leni Welter (Luxembourg), Alesya Vincelovica (Latvia), and Lara Katharina Malchak (Germany). In the semi-finals, O. Ruslanova lost to the Frenchwoman Alexandra Geoffroy, and in the fight for 3^rd place, she won over Victoria Yurtsikova (Czech Republic) and rose to the third step of the podium. Another bronze medal went to Gulsezim Turlybek (Kazakhstan). The silver medal was awarded to Alexandra Geoffroy (France). And the winner of the tournament was Giorgia Grassi (Italy).

This is the first serious success of the talented young judoka from the Lebap velayat in international competitions. Oguljan Ruslanova has been practicing judo since she was 10 years old. She began to learn the basics of this Olympic sport from Gayratjan Zaripov. Currently, she trains under the guidance of Ayna Zaripova.

The youth basketball team of Turkmenistan (U17) became bronze medalists of the international tournament GOLDEN VALLEY CUP 2025, which ended in the Uzbek city of Namangan. In the decisive match for third place, the Turkmen athletes defeated the Kazakhstan team with a score of 60:57.

The tournament brought together 10 teams from five Central Asian countries. At the group stage, the representatives of Turkmenistan defeated the teams of Tajikistan (74:31), Kyrgyzstan (43:17) and Kazakhstan (45:44), losing only to the hosts of the competition - the team of Uzbekistan (77:99).

In the playoffs, the Turkmen basketball players confidently overcame the quarterfinal barrier, beating the Kyrgyz team "Nookat" with a score of 72:56. In the semi-final match, the Turkmen team lost to the Bishkek team (54:67), but managed to rehabilitate themselves in the match for the bronze medals, again defeating the Kazakhstan team (60:57).

It is worth noting that in early April, an extraordinary elective Conference of the Basketball Federation of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat, at which Ruslan Tanryberdiev was elected chairman of the organization for the period 2025-2028.

Ten athletes of Turkmenistan's Kyokushin karate team will compete at an international tournament to be held on May 10-11 in the Armenian city of Gyumri. This was reported to Turkmenportal by representatives of the national Kyokushin Karate Federation.

The Turkmen delegation included athletes Meilis Pashakuliyev, Dayanch Gylychdurdyev, Dayanch Khodjamuradov, Suleiman Sakhedov, Myrat Ekeev, Lala Abdullayeva, Myrat Altymukhammedov, Shikhnazar Shirzadov, Dovlyar Allov and Ayimjan Sultanova. Coach Atamyrat Khudaiberdiev has been appointed the head of the group, and the judging panel of Turkmenistan will be represented by Tirkish Korov and Tachli Saparov.

The competitions in Armenia will become an important stage in the preparation of Turkmen karate players for the World Championships, which will be held from November 28 to December 1 in the Japanese city of Maebashi. According to the representatives of the Federation, the main goal of the athletes at the upcoming world championships is to achieve success and show the best results in each weight category.

The Turkmenistan national team beat the South African team in overtime (6:5 OT) in the final round of the IIHF World Championship in the third division of group “A”. The regular time of the match in Istanbul ended with a score of 5:5, in overtime the victory was brought to the Turkmen team by a goal by Kerven Bayliyev.

Despite the fact that the Turkmenistan national team lost its chances to win the tournament, the last match of the championship did not lose its significance. Thanks to a successful performance against South Africa, Ilyas Veliyev's team took the final second place in the tournament table. The only defeat from Kyrgyzstan (1:8) prevented Turkmenistan from winning the World Cup and moving up to the second division, where Kyrgyzstan eventually went.

Energetic and friendly leopards Bebir and Leyla have been chosen as mascots for the III Games of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which will be held in Azerbaijan in 2025. This was reported by AZERTAC.

The mascots were presented to the public at the first press conference dedicated to the III CIS Games.

They were created in the image of the Caucasian leopard and are the personification of the rich nature, strength and hospitality of Azerbaijan.

Since ancient times, the Caucasian leopard has lived in the picturesque corners of Azerbaijan. It is included in the “Big Five” Program, which covers the protection of 5 fauna species facing the threat of extinction in the Caucasus, in the Red Book of Azerbaijan and in the category of "Endangered Species" of the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The III CIS Games will cover 23 sports and will be held from September 28 to October 8 in the Azerbaijani cities of Ganja, Mingachevir, Gabala, Sheki, Goygol, Yevlakh and Hankendi.

Festive events were held at the Mary Equestrian Sports Complex on the eve of the National Holiday of Turkmen Horse.

The jockey competitions, held annually in the country in honor of the holiday of the "heavenly" horses, enrich its diverse palette, symbolizing the unbroken connection of times and the continuity of generations, as well as the Turkmen people's commitment to their ancient national traditions.

The traditional races, which remain consistently popular in our country, provide an opportunity to admire the magnificent Akhal-Teke horses and to appreciate the skills of the riders.

After the ceremonial part of the opening, the festive races began. These competitions contribute not only to the popularization of equestrian sports but also to the involvement of young people in these activities.

Today, the Akhal-Teke horses demonstrated their speed, agility, strength, and endurance in seven races over various distances. From the very first moments, the competitions captured the attention of numerous spectators. The high level of competition on the racetracks adds emotional intensity and spectacle to such events.

In the opening race over a distance of 1,000 meters, the best result—1 minute 3.5 seconds—was shown by the horse Gochyigit, ridden by jockey M. Guvadzov.

The Akhal-Teke horse Demirdon, jockey I. Sparov, was the first to finish in the second race over 1,200 meters, with a result of 1 minute 20.5 seconds.

The horse Myradym, ridden by B. Agamyradov, took first place in the third race over a distance of 1,200 meters, with a result of 1 minute 17.2 seconds.

The horse Garakhanjar, ridden by B. Agamyradov, became the leader in the fourth race over a distance of 1,400 meters, with a result of 1 minute 33.5 seconds.

The horse Yantar, ridden by G. Yazberdiyev, was the first to finish in the fifth race over 1,400 meters, with a result of 1 minute 37.47 seconds.

The horse Elsona, with a result of 1 minute 31.2 seconds, became the leader in the sixth race over a distance of 1,800 meters. The rider was B. Agamyradov.

The horse Dovletli, ridden by G. Khandurdyyev, was the first to finish in a tense battle for the main prize in the final, seventh race, covering the distance of 1,000 meters in 1 minute 5.39 seconds.

After the races, a solemn awards ceremony was held for the winners.

The Turkmenistan national team won a total of 28 medals following the results of the international tournament in national wrestling Goresh and belt wrestling Alysh, held in Ashgabat. Turkmen athletes received 12 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals.

On the first day of the competition, the Turkmen athletes won 14 medals in the national wrestling Goresh, and then another 14 awards in the Alysh competition – a national wrestling with a fixed grip on the belt, which has received wide international recognition in recent years.

Currently, the World Alysh Federation (WAF), founded in 2002 with headquarters in Bishkek, includes 36 national federations from different continents.

The tournament, which brought together representatives from 13 countries from Europe and Asia, was held as part of a program of events dedicated to the status of Ashgabat as the "City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth”, awarded to the Turkmen capital by the decision of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS in May 2024.