Between January and September 2026, athletes from Turkmenistan won 554 medals at international competitions. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Mammedov announced this at a government meeting dedicated to the country's socioeconomic development results for the past nine months, according to the ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’ news agency.

In July–August, Turkmen athletes won 83 medals. In total, between January and September, the country’s representatives won 554 medals at international competitions.

It was also noted at the meeting that work is continuing in the country to develop physical culture and sport. The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, emphasised the importance of further improving work in the fields of science and education, healthcare and sport.