On June 22-23, the 14th international children's rhythmic gymnastics tournament “Merry Caravan 2024” will be held in Tashkent. Turkmenistan will be represented by 39 athletes aged 6 to 16 years from Ashgabat, Mary and Turkmenbashy, the country’s Gymnastics Federation reported.

The team is led by senior coach of the national team Fiza Aivazova. The coaching staff also includes Marina Kartashova (Mary), Irina Kostandyan (Balkan) and Elena Ustimova (Ashgabat).

Gymnasts from 10 countries will take part in the tournament: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Belarus, Serbia and Mongolia.

Competitions will be held in individual and group programs. Winners in each age category and type of exercise will be awarded medals, diplomas and prizes.

This tournament provides young Turkmen gymnasts with an excellent opportunity to prove themselves on the international stage and gain valuable competitive experience.