NEWS

Within the important work

Impressive work is underway on environmental protection in our country under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The policy of Turkmenistan in the field of ecology and environmental protection and the initiatives promoted by the President of Turkmenistan are of great interest to the world community. This fact demonstrates that the positive policy of Turkmenistan in this sphere conforms to the international interests. The urgency of protecting the environment and preventing the climate change is primary due to the fact that these issues are the focus in the region and in the world included in the Sustainable Development Goals.

Strengthening beneficial cooperation

The Turkmenabat Open Women’s Volleyball Championships took place at the multipurpose sports complex in Turkmenabat, Lebap Velayat. The tournament was organised within the framework of the Joint Programme of the United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan “Empowering and Engaging the Youth to Mitigate the Multi-Dimensional Threats of the Global Pandemic”. The representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan and the State Committee on Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan attended the Championships. The competitions between the women’s teams from Turkmenabat and Charjev, Danev, Sayat and Kerki etraps were held in a friendly atmosphere. The tournament, held within the framework of the Joint Programme, illustrated the concern of the President of Turkmenistan for improving the health of the people through promoting physical culture and sports in the country, eliminating bad habits and bringing up the younger generations to love sports and respect honest labour.

Path to Olympus

The 2nd Winter Children of Asia International Sports Games were held in Kuzbass, Kemerovo Oblast of the Russian Federation. This tournament offered an invaluable experience to our young athletes, who represent the future of the Turkmen national school of winter sports. The members of the Turkmenistan youth team performed in the Games and the events of the Path to Olympus education project. The Children of Asia International Committee and the Russian Olympic Committee developed the Path to Olympus education project. It is one of the projects of the sports festival which brought together children from different countries of the continent.

Bicycle and health

Cycling is a very popular form of physical activity all over the world. People regularly ride a bike for various reasons: to get from one place to another, lose weight, have fun, play sports or improve the environment. No matter what motivates you to spend more time on two-wheelers, there is no doubt that you are on the right track. Cycling strengthens the nervous system

Bicycle – eco-transport

A great way to explore new places Cycling is a funny and exciting way to travel while exploring new places. When you are riding a bike, you are always looking for small roads away from popular routes loaded with cars, trucks and buses. These searches often lead you to remote areas with hospitable people and beautiful views.

World’s first women’s motor race in New York

There are many rumours, disputes, myths and opinions about the concept of «a lady driving a car». However, despite the jokes, we resolutely declare there is nothing in female nature that would prevent a lady from getting behind the wheel and excelling at driving a car. …The first women’s motor race took place in the United States on January 11, 1909. The race went down in history as the first all-female race. More than a dozen cars took part in the rally. The participants started in New York and went to Philadelphia, then back to New York.

Fias International seminars for coaches and secretary referees in Serbia

The International Sambo Federation joinly with the National Sambo Federation of Serbia conducted the international seminars in the city of Novi Sad. A training event for coaches took place on February 2-3, and a seminar for secretary referees took place on February 4-5. The details were published in the regulations on the events in the calendar on the FIAS official website. The seminars were held at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. The specialists from the national sambo federations, who were willing to attend the seminars, were invited to register in the FIAS electronic database, since the participation were not possible without registration.

Jamaican Sambists held demonstration performance for ioc president thomas bach

The President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach visited Jamaica on his Caribbean tour, where he had a meeting with representatives of the national SAMBO federation of that country. At the exhibition, organized for the visit of the high guest by the Jamaican Olympic Association, sambists held demonstration performances and told the IOC head about the development of local SAMBO and their achievements. «We all know the power of sport in Jamaica. It is mainly athletics, but we see that its scope is expanding. While athletics plays an important role, we see many hopeful athletes in other Olympic sports, which is very encouraging,» Thomas Bach said during a meeting with Jamaican athletes.

Facts about the benefits of physical activity

Regular exercise improves cognitive health Physical activity increases serotonin levels in the brain, which significantly affects brain function. It is quite obvious that people with good physical preparation. are better at work, they tend to build a successful career. Moreover, such people rarely get sick and very rarely are in a bad mood.

IWF Executive Committee reduces weight categories for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Executive Committee of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) reduced the number of weight categories, in which athletes will compete for medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the press office of the RF Weightlifting Federation reported. Winners and prize-winners in the men’s tournament will be determined in 5 weight categories – under 61 kg, under 73 kg, under 89 kg, under 102 kg and over 102 kg.