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Anamjan Rustamova took fifth place at the World Weightlifting Championships

Turkmenistan’s Anamjan Rustamova took fifth place in the under-86 kg weight category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China.Rustamova lifted 118 kg in the snatch and 146 kg in the clean and jerk, for a total of 264 kg. She finished 2 kg shy of a bronze medal. First place went to Liao Guifang of China (291 kg; 12...

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05.11.2026

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Turkmen athletes have won 590 medals over the course of ten months

Between January and October 2026, Turkmen athletes won 590 medals at international competitions, including 179 gold, 188 silver, and 223 bronze medals. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Mammedov at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, reports TDH.According to the Deputy Prime Minister, efforts were made in the co...

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05.11.2026

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Turkmen runners will take part in the Samarkand Marathon 2026

The international Samarkand Marathon will take place in Samarkand on November 7 and 8. Among the participants will be representatives from Turkmenistan: 11 runners from the "Tm Run Club" community.The Turkmen athletes will compete in the 5 km, 10 km, and 21,1 km races.The organizers note that th...

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05.11.2026

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Ronaldo has announced the end of his career with the Portugal national team

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner and forward Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his career with the Portugal national football team. He announced this on his X (formerly Twitter) account."Today is the day I part ways with the national team’s number 7 jersey. It is time to pass it on to the future," Ronaldo said in a video message....

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04.11.2026

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“Arkadag” defeated Iran’s “Gol Gohar” in an AFC Champions League 2 match

Turkmen football club «Arkadag” defeated Iran’s “Gol Gohar” 1–0 in a fourth-round group stage match of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Two. The only goal of the match was scored by Ahmet Atayev in the 77th minute.This victory marks Arkadag’s second win in group “B”. After four matches, Vladimir Bayramov’s team has seven points. “...

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04.11.2026

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The Turkmenistan Chess Federation Cup competitions are attracting an increasing number of participants

The Chess Federation of Turkmenistan Cup took place in Ashgabat from October 23 to November 1. Each year, the competition attracts an increasing number of enthusiasts and professionals from across the country; while 285 people participated in 2024, this year the event drew 364 chess players.The competition featured three disciplin...

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02.11.2026

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Vepa Myalikgulyyev has been re-elected as chairman of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan

Vepa Myalikgulyyev has been re-elected as Chairman of the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan for a new four-year term. The decision was made at an elective general meeting held on October 31 at the Specialized Chess and Draughts School in Ashgabat.The meeting was attended by delegates from all the velayats and the capital, as well a...

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02.11.2026

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A karateka from Turkmenistan won a bronze medal at an international tournament in Moscow

Davut Nazmyradov, an athlete from Turkmenistan, won a bronze medal at the international tournament "Moscow – Universe of Karate 2026." This was reported by the Karate-do Federation of Turkmenistan, according to the online newspaper "Golden Age."The competition took place at the Irina Viner Gymnastics Palace. It was organized by th...

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28.10.2026

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Today, Arkadag will play against Iran’s Gol Gohar in the AFC Champions League Two

Today, October 28, the Turkmen football club Arkadag will play a third-round group stage match in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2) against Iran’s Gol Gohar. The game will take place in Tajikistan, where the Iranian side is hosting its designated home matches for the tournament. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 Ashgabat time....

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28.10.2026

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Turkmenistan’s youth football team lost to Canada at the U-15 World Cup

Turkmenistan’s youth team lost to Canada in the Round of 32 (bracket D) of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, currently taking place in Azerbaijan. The match, held in Govsan, ended with a 4–0 victory for the Canadians.During the group stage, the Turkmen footballers played five matches: they defeated Hong Kong (2–1) and the Cook...

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27.10.2026

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Turkmenistan youth national football team loses to Benin at the U-15 World Cup

Turkmenistan’s youth national team lost to Benin in a fifth-round match of the preliminary stage of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, currently taking place in Azerbaijan. The match, held in Govsan, ended with a score...

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27.10.2026

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Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane, the striker for Bayern Munich and the England national team, has been named the world’s best footballer by France Football. The ceremony for the 70th Ballon d’Or took place on the evening of October 26 at the London Palladium theatre.Second place went to Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappé, while third place w...

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26.10.2026

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“Ahal” has concluded its run in the AFC Challenge League

Turkmenistan’s FC Ahal has concluded its run in the 2026/27 AFC Challenge League, failing to advance past the group stage. The Turkmen runners-up earned four points in three matches, finishing third in group “A” of the West Zone.The Turkmen club began the tournament with a draw against Bhutan’s Paro (2–2). In the second round, Ezi...

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26.10.2026

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El Clásico: Real beat Barcelona thanks to a brace from Mbappé

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2–1 in a match during the 10th round of the Spanish championship. The game took place on October 25 at the Camp Nou stadium.The visitors took the lead in the 41st minute, with Kylian Mbappé opening the scoring following a deflection. In the 61st minute, Raphinha equalized, converting a pass from Pedr...

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26.10.2026

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Turkmenistan’s national weightlifting team to compete at the 2026 World Championships in China

The Turkmenistan national weightlifting team will take part in the 91st World Championships, which will be held in Ningbo, China, from October 27 to November 8, 2026. The team’s roster includes 10 athletes.Team composition.Women:...

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22.10.2026

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“Real” thrashed “Leipzig” in the Champions League; “Como” defeated “Manchester United”

“Real” Madrid defeated Germany’s RB “Leipzig” 4–1 in a home match during the third round of the Champions League league phase. The encounter took place at the “Santiago Bernabéu” Stadium.For the winning side, goals were scored by Bernardo Silva (44th minute), Arda Güler (52nd), Kylian Mbappé (83rd), and Yan Diomandé (87th). Tidiam...

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20.10.2026

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"Ahal" will face Syria's "Al-Ittihad" in the second round of the AFC Challenge League

Turkmenistan’s “Ahal” will face Syria’s “Al-Ittihad” in the second round of the AFC Challenge League group stage. The match will take place at the “Changlimithang” stadium in Thimphu, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 Ashgabat time.The match will be...

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20.10.2026

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Ronaldo has been suspended from the Portugal national team for 30 days and fined 255 euros

41-year-old Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended from playing for the national team for 30 days. According to A Bola and TASS, the disciplinary committee of the country’s football federation has also ordered him to pay a fine of 255 euros.The punishment turned out to be significantly milder than what...

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19.10.2026

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A new species of flowering plant from Peru has been named after Messi

Scientists have named a new flowering plant discovered in the Peruvian Andes after Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, the Andina news agency reported.The plant has been given the scientific name “Salvia messii”. According to the agency, the name was chosen because the white and light-blue color of the flowers resembles the colors...

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16.10.2026

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Turkmen handball players started the Nations Trophy tournament with two victories

The Turkmenistan women's national handball team has made a successful start at the Women's IHF Nations Trophy 2026 (Zone III – Central Asia), securing victories in both of their opening matches. The tournament is taking place from October 13 to 17 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the Olympic Village sports complex.In their opening matc...

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