The Turkmenistan national team significantly strengthened its position in the international sporting and intellectual arena in 2025, winning 977 medals. This is 225 more awards than the previous year, reflecting the steady growth of the country's potential. The geography of participation has also expanded: in 2025, Turkmen athletes and students took part in 226 international competitions, compared to 190 in 2024. The medal tally included 304 gold, 287 silver and 386 bronze awards.

These results were achieved thanks to consistent state policy in the fields of sport, science and education. At the end of the year, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an award ceremony for the winners and prize-winners of international Olympiads and competitions, noting the significance of their successes for the country's prestige and the role of young people's achievements in shaping its future.

Addressing the participants of the ceremony, the Head of State emphasised the contribution of the younger generation to the development of Turkmenistan, expressed his gratitude to teachers and coaches for training the winners and confirmed the country's unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive support for science, education and sport. During the event, the President's decrees on awarding distinguished participants were announced.

Schoolchildren and students who won prizes at international Olympiads received cash prizes ranging from 40,000 to 100,000 manats, and their mentors received 100,000 manats each. Athletes and coaches were also rewarded: prize-winners received cash payments, and winners of international tournaments received the keys to 2025 Toyota Camry HEV 2.5L cars. The size and form of the rewards were determined taking into account the level of the competitions, their international status and the number of participating countries.

The development of sport continues to be one of the key areas of Turkmenistan's state policy. Comprehensive reforms are being implemented in the country, aimed at educating and physically training the younger generation as part of long-term target programmes and strategies.

At the same time, the material and technical base of educational institutions is being modernised. In accordance with the socio-economic development programmes for 2022–2052 and 2022–2028, the construction of new schools and educational institutions equipped with modern computer technology, laboratory equipment, interactive and multimedia teaching aids is continuing.

In the field of sport, the priorities remain the development of mass physical culture and high-performance sport. The state is investing in the construction of modern sports facilities and the training of specialised professionals. All velayats have sports and recreation complexes, equestrian centres, stadiums and specialised schools that meet current standards.

Modern medical and diagnostic centres equipped with equipment from leading global manufacturers have been put into operation in Ashgabat and provincial centres. This has made it possible to create a sports and recreation infrastructure that meets international requirements.

Along with high-performance sports, special attention is paid to the development of national sports. Turkmen athletes successfully represent the country at Asian and world championships, winning prizes and receiving state incentives for their achievements.