The success of the turkmen athlete
According to the 2024 calendar plan of the State Committee on Physical Education and Sports of Turkmenistan, 6 athletes from the national team of Turkmenistan participated in the Asian Karate Championship held in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China from September 19 to 22, 2024. The competition was attended by 3 referees, 2 coaches and 1 representative of Turkmenistan. A total of 356 athletes from 30 countries participated in this competition.
As a result, 4th year student Nazmyradov Davut, Faculty of International Relations Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, competed in the -75kg weight category, defeating an athlete from Cambodia in the 1st round, an athlete from the Hashemite Kingdom in the 2nd round, and an athlete from the Saudi Arabia. He took the 3rd place, and won a bronze medal.
These results are a vivid evidence that Turkmen sportsmen contribute to the country's reputation and raise its dignity. These achievements are the result of the tireless efforts of our honourable President in the interests of Turkmen athletes.
Yazjeren TIRKISHOVA,
the 2nd year student Faculty of the International Relations
of the Institute of International Relations
of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.