Sport
01.06.2026
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Cycling Event Held in Bucharest to Mark World Bicycle Day
On 30 May 2026, a cycling event was held in Bucharest, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania on the occasion of World Bicycle Day.
01.06.2026
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“Arkadag” and “Ashgabat” Thrash Their Opponents, While “Nebitchi” Snatches Victory from “Kopetdag”
Three matches in Turkmenbashy, Ashgabat, and Balkanabat marked the start of the 11th round of the Turkmenistan Premier League football championship. The opening fixtures proved highly entertaining, delivering both an expected triumph for the league leaders and a nerve-racking battle filled with yellow cards. Here is how the action unfolded.
30.05.2026
2821
Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not arrive in Ashgabat for the match against «Arkadag», was left without the AFC-2 Champions League trophy
Five-time «Golden Ball» winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who refused to come to Ashgabat for the match against «Arkadag» in the 1/8 finals of the AFC-2 Champions League, was left without a trophy of this tournament.
29.05.2026
2675
«Ahal» defeated «Merv» away, and «Ashgabat» beat «Nebichi» at home in the Turkmenistan-2026 football championship
The final games of the 10th round of the Turkmenistan-2026 football championship among major league clubs presented the fans with completely different scenarios, but extremely important from the point of view of the standings of the confrontation. «Ahal» confidently scored three points on the road, while «Ashgabat» retained a minimal advantage at home.
29.05.2026
2695
Turkmen freestyle wrestlers won four medals at the Asian U23 Championships
Turkmen freestyle wrestlers won four medals – one gold and three bronze – at the Asian youth wrestling championships for athletes under 23, which concluded in Da Nang, Vietnam.
27.05.2026
3279
Alp Arslan Begenjov Wins Gold for the First Time at the U23 Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championships
Nineteen-year-old International Master of Sports from Ashgabat, Alp Arslan Begenjov, won the title of Asian champion in freestyle wrestling among athletes under 23 years old for the first time.
26.05.2026
3344
Saparmyrat Atabayev of Turkmenistan won bronze at the Karshi Open 2026 chess tournament
Saparmyrat Atabayev, a 27-year-old international grandmaster from Ashgabat, won bronze at the Karshi Open 2026 international chess tournament, which recently concluded in Uzbekistan.
25.05.2026
2418
The national equestrian games group «Galkynyş» took part in the International festival in Türkiye
The national equestrian games group «Galkynyş», founded on the initiative of Hero-Arkadag, participated in the 8th International ethnosport and culture festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
24.05.2026
2408
«Arkadag» defeated «Altyn Asyr» and increased its lead over its pursuers
The 10th round of the Turkmenistan football championship among major league clubs kicked off with two matches in «Ashgabat» and «Arkadag».
23.05.2026
2635
“Arkadag” Pulls Away While “Kopetdag” and “Ashgabat” Shockingly Defeat the Favorites
The matches of the 9th round of the Turkmenistan Higher League football championship delivered incredible excitement for fans. The main clash of the round in Ashgabat confirmed the championship ambitions of the league leaders, while outsiders “Kopetdag” and “Ashgabat” simultaneously earned crucial three points by sensationally defeating the favorites.