Sport

29.07.2026

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Young Turkmen Tennis Player Aylin Nuryeva Wins International Tournament in Bukhara

Young tennis player from Turkmenistan, Aylin Nuryeva, achieved a remarkable international success by winning the Bukhara Region Open International Tennis Tournament for children under the age of 9 (Orange Ball), held in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

25.07.2026

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Turkmen tennis players defeated the Iraqi team at the Davis Cup in Sri Lanka

The Turkmenistan men's tennis team achieved a significant victory over the Iraqi team, 3-0, at the Davis Cup zonal tournament taking place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

25.07.2026

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Joint training camps for cyclists from Turkmenistan and the Abu Dhabi cycling club will be held in Ashgabat

Ashgabat will host a joint training camp for athletes from the Abu Dhabi cycling club (UAE) and the Turkmenistan national cycling team. Preparations for the international sporting event were discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday.

23.07.2026

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Three gold medals in two months: 8-year-old tennis player Alihan Nuryagdyyev has conquered another tournament in Kazakhstan

Young Turkmen tennis player Alihan Nuryagdyyev continues to confidently establish himself on the international stage. At the prestigious Astana Masters 10 & Under GA «Akim Cup» Round to TOP 8 international children's tournament, held from the 13^th to 18^th of July, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan, the 8-year-old alumnus of the Ashgabat Tennis Academy won gold in singles and bronze in doubles, confirming his status as one of the strongest players in his age category.

22.07.2026

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Turkmen tennis players start at the Davis Cup in Sri Lanka

Turkmen tennis players will take part in the Davis Cup zonal tournament, which starts today in Colombo.

20.07.2026

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The diplomatic community took part in a chess tournament in Ashgabat

A chess tournament was held at the French institute in Turkmenistan, bringing together representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in the country, as well as their family members. The event was organised by the Chess federation of Turkmenistan and the French institute in Turkmenistan.

18.07.2026

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A triumph of inclusive sports: Turkmen footballers won the «Gothia Cup» in Sweden

The participation of the Turkmenistan men's national 7x7 football team in the prestigious international «Gothia Cup» competition, hosted by the Swedish city of Gothenburg, marked an outstanding achievement for the national sports school.

12.07.2026

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Turkmenistan’s Athletes Win 415 Medals in the First Half of 2026

Turkmenistan’s athletes won a total of 415 medals at international competitions from January through June of this year. This was announced by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Mammedov at a Government meeting reviewing the country's socio-economic development for the first half of 2026.

08.07.2026

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Turkmenistan won five medals in rapid chess at the 2026 Central and North Asian Chess Championship

Sportsmen from Turkmenistan won five medals at the 2026 Central and North Asian Chess Championship, which is taking place in the village of Korumdu in the Issyk-Kul region of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives from six countries participating.