Turkmenistan has announced an interstate television competition for CIS countries entitled ‘The Flight of the Horse: Strength and Grace’, dedicated to the role of horses in the history and culture of the region’s peoples. This was reported by IIC.

The choice of theme is linked to the Ahal-Teke breed, one of the oldest in the world, bred by the Turkmen people more than five thousand years ago and which has become a symbol of the country's national identity.

The Ahal-Teke occupies a special place in the history, culture and state symbolism of Turkmenistan and embodies the independence and dignity of the people. In 2026, this theme is also reflected in the country's official motto. The development of horse breeding remains a priority of state policy: racetracks are being built in the country, scientific and educational facilities are being developed, and international cooperation is expanding.

The competition is aimed at authors from CIS countries, which is logical in the year of Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the Commonwealth and its commitment to strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties. Television companies and independent authors of any age can participate. Films lasting 15-30 minutes in any language with subtitles in Russian or English, dedicated to the history of horse breeds, their cultural role and equestrian sports, are accepted.