Greco-Roman wrestling team of Turkmenistan endeavours to win
Preparation for the 5th Asian Games "Ashgabat 2017" has entered the final straight and our athletes are doing their best in the final trainings. In the contests for Greco-Roman wrestling, Turkmenistan will be represented by 16 wrestlers.
- We feel how quickly time goes by, and we continue to train with all the impact, - says one of the participants of the upcoming competitions Aslan Kuliyev (98 kg), a student of the 3rd year of the National Institute of Sport and Tourism. - Our most powerful motivation is the desire to glorify our Motherland and proudly stand on the podium, representing Turkmenistan.
Seidulla Tazoev (59 kg), another student of the Institute of Sport and Tourism, is determined to fulfill his main dream - to win first place in the 5th Asian Games “Ashgabat 2017”.
The main trainer of our Greco-Roman wrestling team is Rosy Rejepov, a multiple champion of Turkmenistan and participant of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Putting high hopes on young athletes, the coach emphasizes that these Games will be a serious exam for them, but their ardent energy and enthusiasm precisely promise us a bright competition and gold medals.
Competitions for this sport will be held from 24 to 26 September at the main arena of the Olympic town.
