Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan Ata Akmammedov took part in the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which was held on September 8, 2024 in New Delhi, as stated in a statement by the NOC of Turkmenistan.

During the event, elections were held for the positions of the organization's management and regional vice-presidents, as well as members of the Executive Committee. Raja Randhir Singh from India was elected as the OCA President. In his speech, he emphasized the unity of the Asian sports community, stating: “Asia is one whole, one family”.

The Assembly also discussed important issues of sports development in the Asian region, including improving sports infrastructure, supporting inclusiveness and engaging youth.

A representative of Turkmenistan, Master of Sports of International Class Mayagozel Ekeeva took 6th place in the parapowerlifting tournament at the Paralympic Games in Paris, lifting 112 kg. The athlete competed in the weight category up to 86 kg, where 10 athletes competed for medals, olympics.com reports.

Tayana Medeiros from Brazil took first place with a result of 156 kg. Feifei Zheng from China, who holds the world record in this weight category (159 kg), took second place with a result of 155 kg. Alejandra Serrano from Chile won the bronze medal with a result of 134 kg.

Mayagozel Ekeeva already has significant achievements in her sports career. In 2008, at the Paralympic Games in Beijing, she took 7th place in the weight category up to 56 kg with a result of 82.5 kg. In 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, she took 5th place in the weight category up to 73 kg, lifting 105 kg. She also has bronze medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Paralympic Games and 5th place at the 2023 World Championships in Dubai.

The head of the Turkmen delegation, Takhir Shorakhanov, previously noted that the athlete's minimum goal is to enter the top five, and the maximum is to win a medal at the Paralympic Games.

The futsal players of the Turkmenistan national team drew 2-2 with the Saudi Arabian team in the first friendly match at the training camp in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

The Football Federation of Turkmenistan informed the "GA" correspondent that the game took place at the "Sharjah Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club Indoor Hall" sports complex. The goals for our team were scored by Maksat Soltanov and Rovshen Orazmukhammedov.

Before the end of the training camp in the UAE, which will conclude on September 13, Yakub Ovezov's team will play two more friendly games. First, they will play against the French national team, which is preparing for the World Cup, and then against one of the UAE teams.

29 athletes and 6 coaches will represent Turkmenistan at the 5th World Nomad Games, which will start on September 8 in Astana, Kazakhstan. This was reported by the publication «Turkmenistan: Golden Age» with reference to the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports.

The World Nomad Games are the largest international competitions in ethnic sports, including national games of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. This year, about 4 thousand athletes from 100 countries will take part in the games, who will compete for 97 sets of medals in 21 sports, including horse racing, national wrestling, archery and traditional intellectual games.

The opening ceremony will be held on September 8 at the Astana Arena stadium, and the closing ceremony will take place on September 13 at the Kazanat Central Hippodrome. The games are aimed at developing the ethnosports and ethnocultural movement and have already been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, was presented with new international awards awarded to the city of Arkadag. This was reported by the information program "Watan".

On September 4 of this year, Arcade City was one of the largest cities at the international exhibition "World Smart City Expo 2024", held in Yang City, Republic of Korea. The awards were presented to cities and companies that stood out among the exhibitors in various categories. It should be especially noted that the city of Arkadag was the first among the participants to receive these awards.

Arkadag was awarded the following three awards at the World Exhibition of Smart Cities:

Award for success in the field of Smart cities (Smart City Excellence Award);

Award to a foreign "smart" city (Foreign City Award);

Award for significant contribution to the international exhibition "World Smart City Expo 2024" (WSCE 2024 Contribution Award).

Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D.Orazov expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people for the historical events witnessed by the Turkmen delegation during a working trip to the Republic of Korea. He also said that the Arkadag pavilion at the international exhibition aroused great interest among all participants.

The national Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received this joyful news with special satisfaction and congratulated all residents of the city of Arkadag and the leaders of the new city on this significant event. He noted that this event is a pride for the whole country and the Turkmen people, and expressed special joy and pride for the success of the city of Arkadag in all aspects.

Young singers of their native Homeland!

I cordially congratulate you on participating in the final round of the television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!", joyfully and solemnly held in our country in the year "The Storehouse of the Mind of Magtumguly Pragy"! I am sure that you will achieve great success in performing modern songs and music celebrating the rapid development of the world-renowned independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan, the happy and prosperous life of our united people!

In the era of the Rebirth of a new era of a powerful state, every day of the country is filled with solemn events. The large-scale state programs implemented in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, as well as in all velayats, aimed at achieving high standards for the Motherland in all directions, consistently raise the standard of living of our happy people. Today, socio-cultural facilities, industrial and production complexes are being built and put into operation in the country, using the achievements of the digital system, innovative technologies and world experience, and new jobs are being created.

In the new historical time, the great transformations initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, are successfully continuing, and the face of the Motherland is changing beyond recognition.

Dear young artists of the country!

Currently, we attach great importance to the development of the cultural sphere at the global level, which plays a special role in increasing the creative potential of the country and the cultural identity of our people. Perfect culture is the spiritual pillar of the state.

Cultural values, national heritage, art and literature, brought to the present day by glorious ancestors, are widely known in the world. Our brave ancestors attached special importance to the indestructible power of art in educating the generation in the spirit of patriotism, humanism and integrity. Our songs and music, which are an integral part of the national art, have turned into a unique school for educating people of such qualities as good morals and love for the Motherland. Today, we regularly organize creative competitions in the country in order to develop the Turkmen musical art, enrich it with beautiful works and identify talented youth.

The holding of the TV contest "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" within the framework of the competition among literary, cultural and artistic figures, young singers and gifted children for the award of the President of Turkmenistan "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry" contributes to the multiplication of love for the musical art and enthusiasm of young singers, improving their abilities. The 300th anniversary of the great thinker of the East, Magtumguly Pragy, widely celebrated in the year "The Storehouse of the Mind of Magtumguly Pragy", increases the importance of this competition.

The rich creative heritage of the great master of words, his deeply meaningful poems inspire talented young people to achieve high standards in the art of music and song.

Dear young singers!

The works of our famous composers such as Nuri Halmammedov, Danatar Ovezov, Veli Muhadov, Ashyr Kuliyev, Veli Ahmedov, Chari Nurimov, Aman Agajikov, Rejep Rejepov, Rejep Allayarov have made a great contribution to the development of Turkmen musical art. Songs and music that reveal the spiritual world of the nation, the grace and beauty of the nature of the Turkmen land, occupy a special place in the hearts of people.

Today, in our wonderful time, the works of young singers should inspire with their perfection and national flavor, as well as the work of popular Russian composers. We firmly believe that artists will perform songs that will resonate in people's hearts and give them inspiration, as well as vocalists will constantly improve their abilities and skills.

Young singers and singers!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on your participation in the final round of the television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!". I wish you further creative success in performing wonderful songs and music that are the decoration of our celebrations!

President of Turkmenistan 

Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made changes to the licensing process for Turkmen football club, making it easier for them to participate in international competitions. Starting from the 2025/26 season, clubs that have received a license to participate in the Turkmenistan Premier League will automatically be permitted to participate in the AFC Challenge League without the need for an additional license, the FFT reports.

The Football Federation of Turkmenistan announced the start of the licensing process from October 1 for participation in the Turkmenistan Premier League of the 2025 season and the AFC competitions in the 2025/26 season.

However, to participate in higher-level tournaments such as the Elite Champions League and the AFC Champions League 2, clubs will still need to obtain a separate license.

The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team Mergen Orazov held a meeting with the coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez in Lisbon. During the meeting, the coaches discussed the development trends of modern football and important aspects of the coaching profession.

Orazov's visit to Portugal is organized with the support of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan, AFC and UEFA. The purpose of the trip is to get acquainted with the training process of one of the leading European teams. The internship of the Turkmen coach will last until September 10.

The day before, Mergen Orazov attended the Nations League match between Portugal and Croatia, which ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the hosts. This match became historic thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, which became the 900th in the career of the Portuguese striker.

Roberto Martinez, who took over the Portugal national team in January 2023, has extensive coaching experience. Under his leadership, the Portuguese team reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Martinez previously worked with the Belgian national team, with whom he won bronze medals at the 2018 World Cup.

For the coach of the Turkmenistan national team, this internship is of particular importance ahead of the decisive qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup. The draw for the third qualifying round will take place on December 19, where the Turkmen team's opponents in the fight for a ticket to the final stage of the tournament will be determined.

The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team, Mergen Orazov, arrived in Lisbon for an internship with the head coach of Portugal, Robert Martinez. As reported earlier, this opportunity was the result of cooperation between the FFT, AFC and UEFA.

Orazov will be present at the Portugal national team training camp, communicating with the coaching staff and observing the preparation for two matches. He has already met with Martinez and attended the team's training session.

Today, Portugal starts the UEFA Nations League with a match against Croatia in the first round. Orazov's internship will last in Lisbon until September 10, and he will also have time to attend the second round match of the Nations League, in which the Portuguese will host the Scotland team.

It is worth noting that 36-year-old Mergen Orazov will prepare the Turkmenistan national team for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying matches. The opponents of the Turkmenistan national team in the qualifying tournament will be known based on the results of the draw, which will take place at the end of autumn this year, and the matches of the first stage of the qualification will be held in the spring of 2025.

Forward of the football club «Altyn Asyr» Rovshengeldi Halmammedov was awarded the title of the best player of the championship of Turkmenistan for August. This was reported by the official website of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT).

Halmammedov fully deserved this title, having scored five times in four matches played by his team last month. In the 19th round of the Premier League, he scored two goals against «Merv», and also scored a double in the first quarterfinal match of the Turkmenistan Cup against the same team, becoming the only player to score two goals in the 2024 Turkmenistan Cup.

Rovshengeldi scored his fifth goal in August against «Arkadag» in the 20th round of the Premier League. Thus, he scored half of his eight goals this season after the summer break, entering the top 5 most productive players of the season.

The announcement of the best football player of the month is one of the new initiatives of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan. This tradition will be continued at the end of each month. Rovshengeldi Halmammedov entered the history of Turkmen football as the first player to receive the title of «Best Footballer of the Month».

“Kitchee” played a 2-2 away draw with “North District” in the first round match of the Hong Kong Premier Soccer League.

Uzbek forward Sherzod Temirov (22nd minute) and Brazilian Juninho (70th) scored goals for “Kitchee”. Kendi (85th) and Chulapa (90th) scored for “North District”.

Turkmen midfielder of “Kitchee” Ruslan Mingazov came into the starting lineup, played a full match, but did not score.

On August 7, Ruslan Mingazov as a member of “Kitchee” took part in a friendly match against “Atletico” Madrid.

In the next round on September 14, “Kitchee” will host the “Southern District” at home.

Four Turkmen athletes advanced to the quarterfinal stage at the ASBC Junior & Schoolgirls & Schoolboys Boxing Championships in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi (UAE).

The competition gathered a total of 462 boxers from 26 countries, competing for medals in 13 weight categories among juniors born in 2008-2009 and 15 weight categories among schoolboys and schoolgirls born in 2010-2011.

Turkmenistan's team consists of 10 boxers, led by coaches Sapardurdy Bagyyev and Myrat Pazzyyev, with two competing in the younger age group and eight in the older group.

In the junior group, those who reached the quarterfinals are: Begench Kakamyradov (weight category up to 50 kg), Abdyrahman Rejepov (up to 63 kg), and Sapargeldi Nuryagdyev (up to 70 kg).

Begench beat Siva Chainarong (Thailand) – 3:2 by judge’s split decision in a tense 1/8 final match. Judges from Sri Lanka, the UAE and Kyrgyzstan awarded the victory to the Turkmen boxer with a minimal margin of 28:27, while judges from Tajikistan and Serbia gave the same score to the Thai athlete.

Commenting on this fight, the press service of the Asian Boxing Confederation noted that Turkmenistan's best junior boxer, Begench Kakamyradov, moved up two weight categories this year and was considered one of the favorites in the flyweight category up to 50 kg. The 16-year-old Turkmen performed better in the ring, gaining an advantage in the judges' notes within two minutes. At the beginning of the second round, Siva Chainarong changed his fighting rhythm. However, in the third round, Kakamyradov seized the initiative and "won this fantastic fight."

In the quarterfinals, Begench Kakamyradov will face Fan-Rui Shao from Taiwan.

Sapargeldi Nuryagdyev also performed brilliantly in his 1/8 final match, winning in the third round due to a clear advantage over Nahyan Al-Ghafri from the UAE.

"Nuryagdyev seemed to dance across the ring and enjoyed every moment of this fight, which became his brilliant debut in the green city of Al Ain", commented the press service of the Asian Boxing Confederation on the 16-year-old Turkmen boxer's victory.

Sapargeldi Nuryagdyev will face Usman Kaparov (Kyrgyzstan) in the next fight in the welterweight category up to 70 kg.

In another 63 kg quarterfinal match, Abdyrahman Rejepov will face Iranian boxer Ashkan Hashemi.

Quarterfinal winners will secure at least a bronze medal.

Unfortunately, the fourth Turkmen quarterfinalist, Ezbermuhammet Myratdurdyev, had to part with this dream, as he lost in the schoolboys' 58 kg weight category by a split decision to Akbarjon Abdulaev (Tajikistan) – 2:3. Notably, two judges from Thailand and Nepal awarded the victory to the Turkmen boxer with a significant point advantage – 30:27 and 30:26, respectively, while three judges from India, Tunisia and Iraq gave a minimal score advantage of 29:28 to the Tajik athlete.

During the ASBC Junior & Schoolgirls & Schoolboys Boxing Championships, the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Extraordinary Congress was held in Al Ain, attended by Durdymammet Kuljaev, Secretary General of the Turkmenistan Boxing Federation.

The congress addressed the issue of transitioning the organization under the aegis of World Boxing. In the debate, D. Kuljaev emphasized the unity of Asian boxing. After the discussions, out of 36 national federations present, 14 voted in favor of joining World Boxing, 21 against, and one delegate abstained. Thus, ASBC remained part of the International Boxing Association (IBA).