Trails of Türkiye: From Mountain Peaks to Endless Salt Flats
From August 21 to 23, the Runfire Salt Lake Ultra Trail ultramarathon will take place across the breathtaking white surface of Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) in Eskil, Aksaray Province
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Arkadag Confidently Beats Indian FC Goa in AFC Champions League 2
Turkmen football club Arkadag secured a convincing victory over Indian club FC Goa in a preliminary round match of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League 2
The Sixth World Nomad Games Will Bring Together a Record 3,000 Athletes in Kyrgyzstan
From August 31 to September 6, 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the Sixth World Nomad Games, bringing together over 3,000 athletes from over 100 countries
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to France Meets with the Leadership of the Akhal-Téké France Association
On August 5, Maksat Charyyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, held an online meeting with Nicolas Menu, President of the Akhal-Téké France Association, and the Association’s Vice President, Héloïse Girardi
Istanbul will become the main arena for world-class sporting events in 2026
Sports tourism continues its rapid rise worldwide, with more travellers choosing destinations based on the sporting events and active experiences they offer. Adding to this exceptional sporting calendar, İstanbul will host the 38th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race on 23 August
The Fight Between Dovletjan Yagshimuradov and Simeon Powell Has Been Postponed Until August 7
The fight between Turkmen mixed martial artist Dovletjan Yagshimuradov and British fighter Simeon Powell has been postponed. The bout, originally scheduled for July 31 as part of the PFL New York tournament, will now take place on August 7
Turkmen fighter Dovletjan Yagshimuradov has become "UN Goodwill Ambassador for Friendship Games"
Renowned Turkmen mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, light heavyweight athlete of the prestigious Professional Fighters League (PFL), and international-level champion Dovletjan Yagshimuradov has been appointed as the "UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Friendship Games of the United Nations
Astana to Become Capital of Phygital Sports — Kazakhstan Welcomes Participants of the 2026 Future Games
World esports stars are arriving in Astana for the largest international multisport tournament, the 2026 Future Games
The Turkmenistan National Football Team Retained Its 141st Place in the FIFA Rankings
The Turkmenistan national football team retained its position in the updated Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings, published following the 2026 World Cup, which took place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Turkmenistan and Abu Dhabi Cycling Club to Hold Training Camp in Ashgabat
A joint training camp for the Turkmenistan cycling team and athletes from the renowned Abu Dhabi Cycling Club (AAC) will be held in Ashgabat. Preparations for the international sporting events were discussed at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday
Ashgabat Hosts Chess Tournament for Members of the Diplomatic Corps
On June 18, the French Institute in Turkmenistan hosted a chess tournament for representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan and their family members
Diving in Türkiye: The Best Places for Shipwreck and Cave Exploration
Türkiye has long ceased to be a destination solely for lazy beach holidays. Today, more than 65% of active tourists choose the Turkish coast for snorkeling and diving
Turkmen Chess Players Set National Record for Most Medals Won at a Single Championship
Young chess players from Turkmenistan delivered an outstanding performance at the Central and North Asian Youth Chess Championship for boys and girls in the U8–U20 age categories, setting a new national record for the highest number of medals won by Turkmen athletes at a single chess championship
Turkmenistan's Chess Players Win Five Medals in Rapid Event at Asian Championship
The Central and North Asian Youth Chess Championship is being held on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan from June 30 to July 9, bringing together young chess players from across the region, including a team from Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's Youth Weightlifting Team Will Compete at World Championships in Colombia
The coaching staff of Turkmenistan's youth weightlifting team has announced the final squad for the World Youth Weightlifting Championships, which will take place from July 5 to 11 in Cali, Colombia
