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The International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid located in the Main Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter after the Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner.
The celestial body was originally discovered on March 10, 2003, by a team of Italian astronomers. The initiative to name the asteroid came from its original discoverers, Fabrizio Bernardi and Maura Tombelli. The Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature officially approved the proposal, designating the object as "(120097) Janniksinner."
According to the astronomers, this decision honors not only the player's phenomenal athletic achievements on the court but also the exemplary human values and character he demonstrates both inside and outside the sporting world.
The 24-year-old Sinner currently holds the World No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. His impressive career record includes 29 ATP singles titles, four Grand Slam victories, and two ATP Finals championship titles.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.