PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN PARTICIPATES IN MASS CYCLING EVENT

Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part Tuesday in a mass cycling event dedicated to World Health Day.

The event included the Chairman of the Mejlis, deputies of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of ministries and sectoral agencies, the mayor of Ashgabat, representatives of public organizations and the media, as well as university rectors. Ambassadors and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan also participated.

The cycling marathon, organized to mark the occasion, started at the “Bicycle” monument at the intersection of Chandybil Avenue and Bekreve Street and continued along Chandybil and Bitarap Turkmenistan avenues. The event concluded in the city center near Ruhyýet Palace.

Addressing participants, the president called for continued efforts to engage the population—especially youth—in regular physical activity and sports, and to promote a healthy lifestyle in society.

In celebration of World Health Day, mass cycling events were also held in Arkadag city and across all provinces. Activities included roundtable discussions, meetings, scientific and practical conferences, competitions, sports demonstrations, wellness and awareness campaigns, and cultural programs.