EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN ARMENIA HOLDS SPORTS TOURNAMENTS

The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Armenia has organized bowling, billiard and table tennis tournaments among Turkmen students studying at Armenia’s higher education institutions. Staged at Yerevan’s Arena Club, the competitions are timed to coincide with a month-long series of fitness activities and sports events, traditionally organized in our country, and are devoted to 2019 designated as ‘Turkmenistan – the Land of Prosperity.

Those attending the opening and closing ceremonies highlighted the importance of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’ initiatives, aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles in society, engaging young people in sports, and promoting sports diplomacy across the world.

The tournament winners received trophy cups, and all prizewinners were awarded medals on behalf of the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia.