During the meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council held in the capital on May 24, 2024, Ashgabat was declared the City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth. And on September 6 of this year, at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the Resolution United Nations Friendship Games initiated by Turkmenistan was adopted.

In commemoration of such a relevant Resolution, on November 2, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan, a mass ascent along the Health Path took place, as well as a ceremony honoring athletes who demonstrated good results in international tournaments and thereby increased the authority of the Motherland.

To the loud applause of numerous participants, athletes and coaches of the national teams of Turkmenistan who won international competitions were presented with valuable gifts on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag.

The athletes, who received valuable gifts, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as well as the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, assuring that they will continue to worthily represent the Fatherland in the world sports arena.