By the Ukase of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Babajan Ataevich Allanazarov was appointed as khyakim of Murgab etrap, Mary velayat.

61 transactions were registered past week at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

Over 500 foreign journalists are working in Turkmenistan these days, providing prompt coverage of the course of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The Media Center of the Olympic Village guarantees efficient and operational work of foreign media professionals. Accredited press have the best contemporary technology at their disposal, they are provided with connection to their editorial offices and with comfortable work rooms.

Our sportsmen distinguished themselves in kickboxing, sambo, free style wrestling, power lifting and basketball having won another 13 medals including two gold ones at V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games continuing in the capital.

V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games require maximum output of the professionals who render the assistance to the guests and participants of the Games 24/7. Our first-class medical personnel provides medical services which are vital during such big competitions.

After grandiose episodes from the history of the great Parthian Empire with its splendid capital Nisa, architectural extravaganza of mediaeval Dehistan, famous with its masters and scientists Kunyaurgench staged in magnificent composition at the Olympic Stadium during opening ceremony of V Asian Games, we have been watching the past of the eastern region of our country. Long time ago, rich trade city of Amul was thriving on the east of Turkmenistan.

In the 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games competitions in 12 sports which have brought to our sportsmen 18 more medals, including 8 gold ones, were held. The national team of Turkmenistan takes first place in the total medal standing, having by the results of the past competitions a total of 193 awards, from which 77 - gold, 54 - silver and 62 – bronze medals.

President of the Republic Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov sent a message to head of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in which he expressed gratitude for hearty welcome and for the hospitality rendered to the delegation of Tatarstan during its stay in our country.

As a result of the group futsal tournament at the V Asian in indoor and martial arts games, the Turkmen team won the quarter final. The results of the match, which is scheduled for September 23, will show whether our team will be able to pretend for the tournament medals. There are all the possibilities for this, because the game demonstrated by the Turkmen futsal players in three matched in the ""A"" group was tactically well planned, fast and combinational.

The award ceremony of valuable gifts to the members of refugee team with participation of the leaders of the Executive Committee of V Asian Games, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the State Committee for Sports and Tourism, coaches and members of Turkmenistan and foreign countries’ teams, representatives of domestic and foreign mass media has taken place in the Olympic village.