TURKMEN KARATEKAS WIN 16 MEDALS AT THE CENTRAL ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN SAMARKAND

From August 3 to 13, 2025, the Central Asian Traditional Karate Championship is being held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. The national team of Turkmenistan demonstrated high results, winning prizes in various age categories.

Following the competition, Turkmen athletes received 9 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Young karatekas performed most successfully in individual disciplines of kata and kumite.

About 500 athletes from 5 countries of the region took part in the championship. Turkmen karatekas represented various educational institutions of the country, including schools in Ashgabat, Akhal and Dashoguz velayats, as well as higher educational institutions.