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A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the second phase of the Regional Forum of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Olympic Solidarity (OS), which took place in Dushanbe.

The event convened representatives from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of over 22 West and Central Asian nations to discuss matters concerning the hosting of the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain in 2025, the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to be held in Riyadh in 2026, and the XX Summer Asian Games scheduled for 2026 in the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya.

Participants also deliberated on the programs of the International Olympic Committee and the preparation of athletes for the XXXIV Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

At the opening ceremony, the Minister of Sport of Tajikistan, Zulfikor Gulahmadzoda, delivered a speech expressing confidence that the outcomes of this forum would lay a solid foundation for new achievements and fruitful cooperation within the Olympic Movement.

Within the framework of the forum, a "Fun Run" was organized to promote a healthy lifestyle, popularize sports, and strengthen friendship among the participating delegations of this significant international event.

The first phase of the forum was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, with the participation of representatives from the NOCs of East, South, and Southeast Asia.

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