A mass bike ride and other sports events will take place in the capital of Turkmenistan to celebrate World Health Day. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers N. Amannepesov announced this during the government meeting via video communication.
He noted that these events are held to promote the principles of an active lifestyle in society, to engage the younger generation in sports activities, to improve the health of the population, and to increase life expectancy.
As reported, a mass bike ride is planned to be organized in Ashgabat, which traditionally starts from the "Bicycle" monument located at the intersection of Chandybil Avenue and Bekreve Street. On the same day, the Martial Arts Sports Complex of the capital's Olympic Town will host an award ceremony for the Turkmenistan national team athletes who have won first place in international competitions and earned gold medals. The Turkmen State Institute of Physical Education and Sports will host the ceremony honoring the country's athletes who successfully performed and took second and third places in prestigious international tournaments.
On the occasion of World Health Day, round tables, scientific and practical conferences, propaganda, physical education and sports, health and cultural events will be held in the velayats, as well as in Ashgabat and Arkadag cities from April 1 to 7. These events will be actively attended by students of general education schools, students of vocational, technical, secondary and higher educational institutions, employees of enterprises and institutions, athletes.
Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that World Health Day is widely celebrated in Turkmenistan. This international holiday, which strengthens harmony and unity, has great significance in promoting a healthy lifestyle and popularizing physical education and sports in society. In this regard, the head of state instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to organize physical education, sports, health and cultural events, mass bike rides at a high level.
