In the international basketball tournament in the 3х3 format that was held in the city of Eindhoven (Holland), the national female team of Turkmenistan won gold medals, and the male team - silver.

On December 29, the head of state took part in the New Year’s event which was organized in the building of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. There, the President of Turkmenistan was welcomed by the Chairperson of th National Parliament, Government members, Leaders of military and law enforcement agencies, khyakims of velayats and Ashgabat city.

Today, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov attended the New Year show at the main New Year tree, sharing this joyous and fun event with young participants of the celebrations, organized in front of the cultural entertainment center “Alem”.

National Institute of Sport and Tourism hosted the action dedicated to the state policy of Turkmenistan for the development of sport of high achievements under the context of the decision of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on foundation of new faculty and construction of the building for this in above-mentioned institute.

“Ashgabat” multifunctional sport complex hold Turkmenistan Open Powerlifting championship, which gathered around 100 sportsmen from all regions of the country. Bu the results of the tournament, organized by the State Committee for Sport and by the Powerlifting Federation, initial national team will be formed for participation in 2017 Asian Games.

The contractor to design and build the facility will be announced on the outcomes of the international tender on February 7, 2017.

I would like to express deep gratitude to the initiative group of the citizens nominated me for the presidential Elections and wish great successes in their work.

I express my gratitude to the initiative group of citizens which nominated me as a candidate for the post of the President of Turkmenistan and wish them great success in their work.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov had chaired joint meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and National Security Council. The meeting had been attended also by governors of provinces.

In 2016, Turkmenistan had put into operation 202 facilities worth over US $ 5 billion.