The "Pearl of the East" international beauty championship for Akhal-Teke horses was recently held in Uzbekistan, bringing together elite steeds from across the region. Participants from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan competed in several age categories to showcase the breed's legendary elegance and purity. The event served as a prestigious platform for international experts to evaluate the best specimens of the Akhal-Teke lineage.

In the category for two-year-old horses, the Turkmen stallion Meledag achieved the top ranking and was officially named a World Champion. The panel of judges praised the horse’s exceptional conformation and aesthetic appeal. The winning steed was adorned with a ceremonial winner’s blanket, while its trainer received a trophy and high-value gifts in recognition of the successful preparation of the champion.

The highest accolade of the competition was secured by the stallion Aygitly, belonging to the Akhal-Teke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan. Competing in the senior category for horses aged six and older, Aygitly was declared the absolute World Champion and won the Grand Prize of the President of Uzbekistan — a brand-new passenger car. This victory highlights the effectiveness of Turkmen breeding traditions and national equestrian excellence.

Furthermore, the winner of the mares' beauty division received a special award from the President of Turkmenistan, which included a car and an honorary diploma. This exchange of high-level awards between the neighboring nations underscored the deep diplomatic and cultural ties rooted in their shared equestrian history. The championship successfully promoted the global heritage of the Akhal-Teke breed.