On April 7, Turkmenistan celebrated  World Health Day according to the good tradition. Various sporting events took place in all velayats and Ashgabat to mark this date.  

The festive events began at the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, where the artistic groups performed in bright shows. Artists presented the inspiring music and dance performances and sang the songs glorifying the Motherland, homeland and sports.

In Turkmenistan, the adherence to a healthy lifestyle is becoming increasingly important and popular. We all know and are witnesses that President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, an active supporter of a healthy lifestyle, who has declared the health of the nation a key priority of state policy, engages in physical activity and sports, setting an example for his compatriots. Young citizens of our country follow the example of the head of state.

On that day, students from higher educational institutions decided to demonstrate their physical strength and sports skills by ascending the Path of Health. A 5-year student Maksat Ovlyakuliyev from Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering won the completion. He walked this distance in 34 minutes and 26 seconds. A 2-year student Hangeldy Atageldyev from Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports was the second to finish with the result of 34 minutes 55 seconds. A 3-year student Abdyrahman Nurlyev from the Institute of National Security ranked among the top three participants with the result of 36 minutes 05 seconds.

The winners received valuable gifts.

Myahri ACHILOVA,

A specialist, Ministry of Sport and Youth Policy of Turkmenistan