Friendship Celebrated on Akhal-Teke Horses in Tashkent: Presidential Gift Presented to Uzbek Jockey
Within the framework of international equestrian competitions held in Tashkent, the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a valuable prize on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan — a new passenger car — was presented to its owner.
This two-day continental-level sporting event was not just a competition, but a further celebration of Turkmen-Uzbek friendship and the high esteem held for Akhal-Teke horses.
On the first day of the competitions, during the intense horse races, a horse belonging to the "O'zbegim Otlari" equestrian complex of Uzbekistan achieved a top result and crossed the finish line first. For this demonstrated high skill, the keys to a modern passenger car were ceremoniously presented to the horse’s trainer (seyis) and the jockey on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
The winners accepted this valuable gift with great pride and gratitude, expressing their heartfelt thanks to the Head of Turkmenistan for his immense support of equestrian sports and his friendly attitude toward neighboring nations.
As reported, the competition in the international equestrian event was very high:
- In the first and second rounds: English thoroughbreds competed against each other.
- In the main sections (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th races): Only Akhal-Teke horses competed.
- Participating countries: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Following the results of the races, other winning jockeys and trainers were also presented with:
- International Cups;
- Certificates of Honor;
- Valuable gifts.
As noted in the "Watan" news program, this event was a significant step in promoting the horse culture, which is a common value of the Central Asian peoples, to the entire world.
