Cotton growers in Turkmenbashi etrap, Dashoguz Velayat were the first in the region to report on the fulfillment of contractual obligations. They delivered 47.200 tons of ‘white gold’ to the receiving points of the country.

The success of the cotton growers is a result of the joint efforts of all agricultural workers and the large-scale transformations taken place in the industry as part of the agrarian reform initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The efficient use of land and water resources, the regional specialization of the agro-industrial complex, systematic introduction of market relations elements into the agricultural sector and a number of important aspects have received a new understanding and concrete embodiment in the modern agrarian policy of Turkmenistan.

Winners of women’s weight category 64 kg was defined in the fifth day of Ashgabat World Championship. Sportswoman from Romania Toma Loredana made a challenge for leading Asian athletes. However, she could not manage with record weight of 112 kg and champion’s title went to Deng Wei (China). Karina Goricheva from Kazakhstan took the bronze.

Rejepbay Rejepov, silver medallist of the last world tournament in Anaheim, represented Turkmenistan in men’s 81 kg weight category on the fifth day of the World Weightlifting Championship.

According to President of International Weightlifting Federation Tamas Ajan, despite the fact that Ashgabat World Championship is almost only half way through, it can be stated that these competitions will enter the history of this sports as outstanding by all parameters. He said about it at bright opening ceremony of 2018 World Championship and it was the main subject of his interview to TDH:

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with the participation of certain vice-premiers and Hyakim of Ashgabat. Key issues of social and economic development of the country, preparation to remarkable events as well as other priority objectives have been reviewed at the session.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his discontent with the work of the State Concern Turkmenhimiya during video conference working session on November 5. Having mentioned great importance of potassium production at Garlyk Complex for national economy, the Head of the State ordered to provide efficient work of this facility. It has been more than a year since Garlyk Potassium Fertilizers Mining Complex was opened, however, the work of this industrial giant has not been brought up to design output and there is no any proposals from the management to correct the situation.

Winners of three sets of medals were defined on the fourth days of the World Weightlifting Championship. Men in the weight category up to 67 kg started contesting first. The contest in the snatch was between two Chinese weightlifters. The leadership was taken by Minhao Huang with 152 kg, however, his third attempt to break the world record was unsuccessful. Chen Lijung, who was two kg behind, has also did not managed the third attempt and took the second position. The bronze was taken Julio Ruben Mayora from Venezuela with 147 kg.

Turkmen sportsmen won four gold medals at the World Ahihara Karate Championship in Gyor (Hungary) on November 2 – 4. The tournament has gathered 200 fighters from 14 countries and was distinguished by friendly atmosphere among the participants despite high competition.

Charjew etrap, Lebap velayat reported on fulfilment of contractual obligations for production of raw cotton. It delivered 57.5 thousand tons of valuable product.