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Andijan Head Coach Maksim Shatskikh: Our Mission in Turkmenistan Is Clear — Victory Only
Uzbekistan’s football club Andijan’s head coach Maksim Shatskikh declared that his team’s sole objective in their AFC Champions League 2 opener against Turkmenistan’s Arkadag is to secure a win.
“We are not here for a draw; our focus is entirely on taking three points,” Shatskikh emphasized during the pre-match press conference.
He highlighted that the team thoroughly analyzed Arkadag’s performances in last year’s AFC Challenge League and the CAFA tournament as part of their preparation.
Goalkeeper Erzhan Tokotaev confirmed his full recovery from injury and readiness to play, stating the team respects their opponent but harbors no fear.
The coach also mentioned that the team’s goal is to advance from the group stage, like all participants.
The Arkadag vs Andijan match will kick off today at 18:45 Ashgabat time.
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Turkmenistan Startup and Innovation International Forum – 2025 to Be Held within TurkmenTEL-2025
Ashgabat will host the Turkmenistan Startup and Innovation International Forum – 2025, organized by the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The event will serve as a platform for presenting the Roadmap for the Development of Turkmenistan’s Innovation and IT Ecosystem, as well as for discussing the next steps in engaging stakeholders from government agencies, the business community, and international development partners.
Among the speakers will be Bagrat Yengibaryan, an international expert from UNDP, who will highlight key areas of cooperation and share global experience in digital innovation and startup development. The forum aims to strengthen collaboration between public and private sectors, exchange knowledge, and promote partnerships in the field of digital technologies.
The event will conclude with a session titled “Opportunities for Regional Cooperation in Developing the Startup Ecosystem in Central Asia”, where startup projects from across the region will be presented. Participants will showcase innovative solutions that foster partnerships and advance joint ICT and innovation initiatives.
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