A large-scale race under the motto "Sport is the key to peace and trust" was held in the Turkmen capital. The event was organized by the National Committee of Turkmenistan for UNESCO together with the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports, the Central Council of the Youth Organization named after Makhtumkuli and the Ashgabat Khyakimlik.

Over 550 people took part in the sporting event, including students of higher educational institutions, students of sports schools and representatives of the capital's public of various age categories.

The 3.42 km long race route was laid along Bagtyyarlyk Street from the Arkadag monument bypassing the Ashgabat stadium and the Bagt Koshgi Wedding Palace with the finish line at the Arkadag monument.

Based on the results of the competition, winners were determined in several categories. Among students, the best were E. Esedova (Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan) and P. Babaniyazov (International University of Oil and Gas). In the category of adult residents of Ashgabat, V. Bayova and S. Saparov won. Among schoolchildren, the winners were A. Seydullaeva (Secondary School No. 76) and O. Orazmyradov (Secondary School No. 74).

All winners and prize-winners of the race were presented with valuable memorable gifts.

As Turkmenportal was informed by the press service of the National Committee of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, the event was timed to coincide with Turkmenistan's membership in the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Culture and Sport for 2023-2027 and is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and popularizing mass sports.