Oriented on making people closer

The United Nations Friendship Games 2025 have commenced at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York.

This event marks the beginning of a large-scale sporting initiative, conducted by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN within the framework of the proclamation of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust" in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 78/325, entitled "United Nations Friendship Games".

The Games have brought together diplomatic missions in New York, staff members of the UN Secretariat and specialized agencies, gathering over 800 participants from 110 countries worldwide this year.

On the very first day of competition, participants in the group matches of the football tournament demonstrated a high level of team spirit, fair play, and an atmosphere of sports diplomacy.

On April 9th, competitions in yoga, chess, and running were held. On the North Lawn of UN Headquarters, representatives from various countries and institutions competed in intellectual and physical disciplines, underscoring the main objective of the Games – the strengthening of peace and trust.

On April 13th, spectators observed the badminton tournament.

The Games will continue until mid-May with upcoming competitions in basketball, tennis, volleyball, and table tennis. The Games will conclude with a celebratory Closing Ceremony and the awarding of prizes to the winners.

Information regarding the United Nations Friendship Games is available on the official website of the Games: https://unitednationsgames.org/.

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