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Seven athletes are representing Turkmenistan at the World Championships in Colombia
06.07.2026The Turkmenistan national team is taking part in the World Under-17 Weightlifting Championships, which are being held in Cali (Colombia). Seven athletes will represent the country at the tournament, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden Age’. Competing in the boys’ events are Kerem Gurbandurdyev and Atabek Azamatov (up to 60 kg), Shahin Hudaybergenov (up to 65 kg) and Davut Kakageldiyev (up to 79 kg). In the women’s section of the tournament, Turkmenistan will be represented by Shabnam Kerimbayeva, Ogulshat Amanova (up to 53 kg) and Gulzada Berdimuhammedova (up to 58 kg). At the previous World Junior Championships, held in Lima (Peru), the Turkmenistan team won 10 medals — 7 silver and 3 bronze. Kakamyrat Annamyradov, Didarbek Jumabayev and Islam Akmyradov each won three medals. Ogulshat Amanova won another bronze medal in the clean and jerk in the under-55 kg weight category. In the combined event, she finished fourth, 2 kg behind the bronze medallist.
A wrestler from Turkmenistan won silver at the U20 Asian Championships
03.07.2026Turkmen athlete Aslan Agaddayev has won a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships for athletes aged 20 and under, which are being held in Pattaya (Thailand). This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling event in the under-130 kg weight category. He confidently reached the final, where he finished second following the decisive bout. The U20 Asian Championships in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling brought together the continent’s strongest junior wrestlers. The participants are competing for medals and ranking positions in their respective weight categories. Agaddayev’s silver medal was one of the best results achieved by the Turkmenistan national team at the tournament and confirmed the high standard of training among the country’s young athletes.
Turkmen wrestlers performed well at the Asian Championships in Uzbekistan
01.07.2026Turkmen athletes won 9 medals at the Asian Belt Wrestling Championships, which took place in Fergana (Uzbekistan). The national team secured 3 gold and 6 bronze medals, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden Age’. In the freestyle belt wrestling events, the gold medallists were Shatlyk Durdygulyev (up to 68 kg), Hekim Tashliyev (up to 100 kg) and Annagurban Allaberdiyev (over 100 kg). Bronze medals were won by Palvan Babajanov (under 57 kg), Hekim Nurberdiyev (under 62 kg) and Myrat Janmamedov (under 82 kg). In the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament, the bronze medallists were Hojanazar Annayev (up to 75 kg), Batyr Hemrayev (up to 82 kg) and Hekim Tashliyev (up to 100 kg), who finished the championship with two medals.
The Turkmenistan national team performed well at the Asian and Oceanian Sambo Championships
01.07.2026The Turkmenistan national team performed successfully at the Asian and Oceanian Sambo and Combat Sambo Championships, which took place in Manila (Philippines). This was reported by the news website Asmannews. A total of 343 athletes from 19 countries took part in the tournament. The Turkmenistan team won a total of 16 medals: 4 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze. The winners of the competition were Jasur Dovrankuliyev, Alihan Aydogdyev, Huseyin Begenjov and Sapar Dovletov, who triumphed in the senior category. Silver medals were won by Serdar Sheripov, Annamuhammet Annamuhamedov, Myratgeldi Myradov, Hakberdi Jumayev, Babamyrat Bayramov, Isa Geldiyev and Allanazar Orazmuhammedov. The bronze medallists were Ilshat Dovranov, Aymuhammet Gatyev, Muhammetmyrat Babekov, Merdan Myratgeldiyev and Permangeldi Durdyev.
Turkmen Chess Player Wins Gold at the 5th Rigo Janos Memorial GM-B Tournament
28.06.2026Turkmen grandmaster Meilis Annaberdyev won the international 5th Rigo Janos Memorial GM-B chess tournament, which concluded on June 26 in Balatonlelle, Hungary. The news was reported by the Turkmenportal news website. After nine rounds, Annaberdyev scored 6 points out of a possible 9, finishing first among ten participants from Hungary, Belarus, Greece, India, Poland, and Turkmenistan. He also gained 12.1 FIDE rating points, the highest rating increase among the tournament's medalists. Meilis Annaberdyev has held the title of International Grandmaster since 2022 and is among Turkmenistan's strongest chess players. His achievements include medals at international competitions, including the Chess Olympiad, as well as victories and podium finishes at major international tournaments.
Turkmen Judoka Wins Gold at the Judo Grand Prix in China
28.06.2026Turkmen judoka Maysa Pardaeva won the gold medal at the Judo Grand Prix taking place in Qingdao, China. The news was reported by the Turkmenportal news website. In the final of the women's 57 kg weight category, she defeated France's Martha Fawaz to claim the top spot on the podium. The Qingdao tournament concludes on June 28 and serves as the second event in the qualification cycle for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 21-year-old athlete has previously achieved success on the international stage, winning a bronze medal at the Grand Slam tournament in Ulaanbaatar. In 2024, Pardaeva also represented Turkmenistan at the Paris Olympic Games.
The national team of Turkmenistan won five medals at the Asian Armwrestling Championship
27.06.2026The national team of Turkmenistan secured five medals at the 24th Asian Armwrestling Championship, which was held in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. More than 600 athletes from 21 countries took part in the competition. According to the results of the tournament, the Turkmen team won four silver and one bronze medal, reports the IIC. Silver medalist in the “Seniors” category up to 65 kg in right-arm wrestling was Vepa Ezizmukhammedov. Another silver medal in the 21–23 age group in the up to 85 kg weight category was won by Azim Nurmukhammedov. Two silver medals in the “Master” category (40–49 years) up to 80 kg were brought to the team by Rovshan Chopanov, who successfully competed in both right- and left-arm divisions. The bronze medal in the “Grand Master” category (50–59 years), over 90 kg, was won by Ahmed Pirovov, the head of the Athletic Sports Federation of Turkmenistan. In addition, Ahmed Pirovov and Rovshan Chopanov, both international category referees, worked at the tournament as officials. Following the championship, they earned the right to officiate at the World Armwrestling Championship, which will take place in October in New Delhi. In the coming months, Turkmen athletes will continue preparing for international competitions. In August, the Cup of the Athletic Sports Federation, including para-armwrestling disciplines, will be held in Ashgabat, while in September the Ashgabat Championship in armwrestling and powerlifting will take place. The team is also preparing to participate in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
In Ashgabat, an event was held on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga
22.06.2026Events dedicated to the International Day of Yoga took place at the “Bagtyýarlyk” sports complex in Ashgabat, organized by the Embassy of India in Turkmenistan together with relevant national agencies and the Ashgabat city administration, according to the IIC. Under the slogan “Yoga for Healthy Longevity,” more than 300 participants took part, including residents of the capital, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations. Turkmenistan has supported the initiative since 2015, when a Yoga and Traditional Medicine Center was opened in Ashgabat. Today, these practices are integrated into the country’s healthcare and education systems. Elements of Ayurveda have been included in the curriculum of the State Medical University named after Myrat Garryyev, while yoga classes are regularly held in medical institutions of the capital. Preventive approaches are studied alongside research on medicinal plants of Turkmenistan. During the event, representatives of India and Turkmenistan delivered speeches, after which participants performed a joint set of exercises in an open-air venue. The Indian side noted the development of cooperation in humanitarian and medical fields. Free yoga classes continue to be held regularly at the “Bagtyýarlyk” sports complex center and at the Embassy of India.
Turkmen judoka wins bronze at Grand Slam tournament in Mongolia
21.06.2026Turkmen judoka Maisa Pardayeva has won a bronze medal in the under-57 kg category at the Grand Slam series tournament taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. During the competition, she defeated Kazakhstan’s Dana Abdirova in the round of 64, South Korea’s Mimi Huh in the round of 32, and Israel’s Timna Nelson-Levy in the quarterfinals. In the semifinal, Pardayeva lost to Japan’s Akari Omori, but in the bronze medal match she overcame France’s Faiza Mokdar to secure third place. For the 21-year-old athlete, this is her first medal at a Grand Slam series event. She previously competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The tournament in Ulaanbaatar concludes on June 21.
Turkmen Athletes Achieved Strong Results at the Asian Championship in Dushanbe
17.06.2026The Asian Kurash Championship was held in Dushanbe from June 13 to 14, bringing together leading athletes from across the continent. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The Turkmenistan national team delivered a confident performance at the tournament. The squad included representatives of both the men's and women's national teams, whose preparation was overseen by the country's honored coaches, Dortguly Tejenov and Shirin Kubaeva. Following the competition, Turkmen athletes won two silver and four bronze medals, demonstrating a high level of athletic preparation and representing their country with distinction on the international stage.
Turkmen chess players took part in the Aktobe Open 2026 tournament
15.06.2026The national chess team of Turkmenistan took part in the international tournament “Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial – Aktobe Open 2026”, which was held in Aktobe as part of a training camp in Kazakhstan. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The competition brought together 210 chess players from 21 countries, including 23 international grandmasters. The tournament was played in a nine-round Swiss system and was divided into Masters and Open categories. The most successful result among Turkmen athletes was achieved by 16-year-old Myakhri Agamuradova. In the Open section, she scored 6 points out of 9, finished 15th overall, and became the best female participant. As a result, she gained 83.2 rating points and fulfilled the norm for the title of FIDE Woman FIDE Master (WFM). Positive rating progress was also shown by Jahan Rejepova (+26.8), Ogulsuray Bayrambaeva (+8.2), and Leila Shokhradova (+5.2). In the Masters category, Turkmenistan was represented by Amanmuhammet Khommadov. He increased his rating by 10.6 points and moved closer to achieving the International Master norm. The Masters tournament was won by American grandmaster Andrew Hong, while the Open section was won by Kazakh FIDE Master Alan Petukhov. The tournament in Aktobe was one of the preparation stages for the 46th World Chess Olympiad, which will take place in September in Samarkand.
The Taekwondo tournament for the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Cup has concluded in Ashgabat
15.06.2026The final bouts and the closing ceremony of the 14th annual Taekwondo (WT) tournament for the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Cup in Turkmenistan were held at the Martial Arts Sports Complex in the capital’s Olympic City. The competition took place on 13–14 June 2026 and was organized by the National Taekwondo Center in cooperation with the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Korea, according to the IIC. The tournament has been held since 2010. This year, more than 110 athletes participated, including children, cadets, and juniors from the capital and all five regions of the country. The competition was held in the Kyorugi (sparring) discipline. Medals were awarded across 25 weight categories in both individual and team events. The final day concluded with intense bouts, during which the athletes demonstrated their training level and competitiveness in their respective categories. As part of the closing ceremony, the importance of such tournaments in promoting a healthy lifestyle among young people and developing the country’s sports reserve was emphasized. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan, Lee Won-jae, presented medals to the winners and prize-winners. Athletes also received diplomas and commemorative gifts from the organizers. Based on the results of the competition, the best teams in the overall standings were identified and awarded tournament cups.
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