Turkmenistan’s National Kurash Team Achieves Historic Success at the Asian Championship with 16 Medals

Turkmenistan’s national kurash team became a source of pride for our nation with outstanding results at the 14th Asian Kurash Championship held in the city of Gyeosan, South Korea, from July 30 to August 5, 2025. Turkmen wrestlers demonstrated their high skill and strong preparation on the international stage, winning 1 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze medals. These achievements clearly prove the progress of our national team in the field of sports.

This Asian Championship was especially significant in scale — more than 300 athletes from over 20 Asian countries participated. Competitions were held among juniors, youth, and adults, providing athletes of different levels the opportunity to showcase their talents.

The gold medal won by the Turkmen team was one of the championship’s brightest moments. This victory elevated the sporting spirit not only of the wrestlers but of the entire Turkmen people.

Diplomatic Importance of Sporting Achievements

The participation of Turkmenistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea, Begenç Durdyýew, in the opening ceremony emphasized the importance of this sporting event for Turkmen diplomacy and international sports relations. Such engagement confirms the state-level support for sports and the continuous rise of Turkmen athletes’ prestige on the international stage.

Future Goals — Toward New Achievements

These kurash successes provide strong moral support to the youth of our country, highlighting the importance of sports. The achievements of Turkmen athletes at the Asian level increase confidence that they will earn fame and recognition on the world stage.

Behind these successes stand not only the athletes but also coaches, sports officials, and the deep, stable efforts of Turkmenistan’s sports policy.