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Turkmenistan’s Kyokushin Karate Team Heads to Tashkent for Central Asian Cup
The national Kyokushin Karate team of Turkmenistan has departed for Tashkent to compete in the Central Asian Cup, scheduled to take place from August 18 to 20. The event will bring together top fighters from the region and serves as a critical preparatory stage for the upcoming World Championship in Japan.
The tournament in Uzbekistan’s capital is of particular importance for Turkmen athletes as they gear up for the World Kyokushin Championship, set to be held in Maebashi, Japan, from November 28 to 31, 2025.
The Turkmen delegation is led by Meylis Pashakuliyev. The team includes 40 athletes across various age categories and three coaches. The roster features both promising young fighters and seasoned karate practitioners.
According to the delegation head, all athletes underwent thorough preparation and are determined to represent Turkmenistan with honor on the regional stage.
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A solemn opening ceremony of the automobile bridge over Garabogaz Bay was held in Turkmenistan, timed to coincide with the Day of Workers in the Construction and Industrial Complex, celebrated on November 3.
As reported by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan," the construction contractor was the Ukrainian company "Altkom." The bridge meets international quality standards and technical operation norms.
The bridge spans 354 m in length and 21 m in width. The two-way roadway is designed for vehicles with a carrying capacity of 40-50 tons. Construction utilized sulfate-resistant cement, reinforced concrete structures, and other high-strength materials ensuring resistance to corrosion, deformation, and seismic loads.
The new structure is intended to provide high throughput in international freight road transport. At the opening ceremony, it was noted that the bridge symbolizes good neighborliness and friendship among the peoples of the region.
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