On August 21, Ashgabat hosted a major mental arithmetic competition for schoolchildren as part of the international exhibition "Kids Expo: Everything for Children." Around 120 participants aged 6 to 14 from across the country took part in the intellectual marathon.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the Makhtumkuli Youth Organization, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the educational center “Kämil bilim.” One of the honorary guests was Melik Duyar, an international judge and founder of “Mega Hafyza,” as well as a co-founder of the World Federation of Intellectual Sports MEMORIAD.

During the 45-minute competition, students showcased lightning-fast calculations and impressive focus. The branch of “Kämil bilim” from Turkmenabat claimed the highest number of medals — 12. The Ashgabat center won 7 medals, Balkanabat — 2, and one medal each went to representatives from Mary and Bayramaly.

Three young talents made the nation proud by setting world records:

• Aly Orashov (Balkanabat) — in the Quick Flash Anzan category, instantly summing 150 alternating two-digit numbers at a speed of 0.3 seconds.

• Rovach Begenzhov (Turkmenabat) — for the fastest mental addition of 100 randomly ordered single-digit numbers.

• Mekan Batyrov (Balkanabat) — for correctly multiplying eight-digit numbers by eight-digit numbers 10 times in a row from memory

The gifted students received commemorative gifts, certificates, and official recognition from the World Federation of Intellectual Sports MEMORIAD. Their outstanding achievements have become a source of national pride and are a testament to the remarkable intellectual potential of Turkmenistan's younger generation.