Sport

26.03.2026

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Turkmenistan Squad Announced for the First Chess Olympiad of Turkic Countries

The qualifying tournament held at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School in Ashgabat has concluded, determining the composition of the national team for participation in the historic first Chess Olympiad among Turkic countries (U16 category).

25.03.2026

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The first team chess championship in the history of independent Turkmenistan has started

The opening of the Turkmenistan team chess championship, a landmark event marking a new stage in the development of this intellectual sport in the country, took place in Ashgabat.

25.03.2026

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An Open Tennis Masterclass to Be Held at the “Arkach” Shopping and Entertainment Center

On March 28, a sports and recreational event—an open tennis masterclass—will take place at the “Arkach” shopping and entertainment center in the capital. The event, scheduled from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, is organized by the Tennis Federation of Turkmenistan as part of the implementation of the state strategy to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle.

25.03.2026

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Turkmen Tennis Players Win Their Group at the Davis Cup Juniors U16, Securing a Third Victory

Turkmen tennis players continue their strong performance in the U16 Davis Cup Juniors - Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event, which is being held in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, with the participation of 15 teams.

24.03.2026

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Turkmen Tennis Players Advance to the Quarterfinals of the Davis Cup Juniors U16 in Sri Lanka

Turkmen tennis players have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Davis Cup Juniors -Asia/Oceania, U16 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team secured this achievement ahead of schedule by winning their second consecutive match.

24.03.2026

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Children’s Football Festival “CAFA NOWRUZ-2026” Held in Ashgabat

More than 250 young athletes aged 7 to 12 took part in the children’s football festival “CAFA NOWRUZ-2026,” held in Ashgabat on the football field of the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management.

23.03.2026

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Turkmen tennis players have made a victorious start in the qualification of the junior Davis Cup U16 in Sri Lanka

The team of Turkmenistan started today with an impressive 3-0 victory over the national team of Oman in the preliminary round of the Under 16 Junior Davis Cup qualification in the Asia and Oceania zone. The competition takes place in the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

22.03.2026

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Turkmen Athletes Win Two Bronze Medals at an International Traditional Karate Tournament in Poland

Turkmen athletes won two bronze medals at the International Krakow Cup in Traditional Karate, which recently concluded in Poland.

21.03.2026

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Turkmenistan to Widely Celebrate World Health Day

Mass health and wellness events are being prepared in Turkmenistan for World Health Day, observed globally on April 7. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister B. Mammedov at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on Friday.