To ensure smooth operation of communications and telecommunications systems is an essential part of preparations for the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, which are to start in a few days in Ashgabat.  Turkmentelecom, the state telecommunications company and the official partner of the Ashgabat 2017 Games, has been actively and directly participating in the organization of the Games at all stages. The company renders information and communications services, including fixed line telepho...

В штаб-квартире Организации Объединённых Наций в Нью-Йорке (США) начала работу 72-я сессия Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН, на которой делегация нашей страны озвучит приоритетные позиции и новые инициативы Туркменистана, касающиеся важнейших аспектов взаимодействия в рамках ООН и других авторитетных международных организаций.  Развитие многопланового партнёрства с ООН – стратегический вектор внешнеполитической стратегии нашей страны. Этот традиционный диалог, основанный на равноправии, взаимном ува...

The Olympic village hosted flag hoisting ceremony of five countries, which delegations have been already arrived in Turkmen capital for participation in V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.  Celebration atmosphere was reigning again at the square with the flag posts this evening where the State Flag of Turkmenistan and the Flag of Asian Olympic Council were hoisted on the day before. Honoured guests were welcomed with music, artists performances and traditional snacks. Leaders of the Execut...

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, where he spent time riding and working on a new book.  The President concerned with the housing conditions of horses. This equestrian center is an evidence of how trembling and touching love is to these glorious creatures of nature in Turkmenistan. Here it does a great job for preserving the breed purity of the “heavenly” horses, improving their exterior and increasing the elite livestock.  On t...

The ceremony of raising the flags of Turkmenistan and the Olympic Council of Asia took place in the Olympic Village in Ashgabat. The event marked another step that moves the day, when the solemn ceremony of opening the V Asian Indoor and Martial Games will take place at the Olympic Village with the participation of dozens thousands of sportsmen, sports fans and spectators, closer.  We expect the arrival of high-ranking honorary guests, heads of states, prominent political figures, and heads o...

Despite being one of the most popular sports in the country, it will surprise many to know that the Turkmenistan Billiards & Snooker Federation (TBSF) was only founded in 2015. But even before the Federation was formalised, four Turkmen players had taken part in the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Incheon, South Korea. All of them — Batyr Asyrow, Begenc Aydogdyyew, Kamaladdin Babayew and Bayramgeldi Cakanow — will once again don the national colours to join several other players t...

The decision to allow Oceania nations to compete in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games for the first time has opened the continent’s door to one of world sport’s traditional heavyweight nations. Australia have been consistently performing well on the international level for decades, and will take their place on the Ashgabat 2017 roster alongside 64 other delegations who are set to arrive this week in the Turkmenistan capital of Ashgabat ahead of Sunday’s Opening Ceremony. Eighteen...