In honour of the 35th anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan and International Day of University Sport, mass sports competitions were held among students of higher education institutions across the country under the motto «Bedew batly Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap Watanymyzda talyplar sporty ösüş ýolunda.»
The large-scale events, held from 14 to 18 September at the sports facilities of the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, were aimed at promoting physical culture and sport among young people, encouraging them to embrace an active lifestyle, strengthening healthy lifestyle principles and further developing student sport.
Teams representing higher education institutions across the country took part in the competitions. Students competed in volleyball, basketball, futsal and table tennis. During the keenly contested matches, the young athletes demonstrated their level of preparation, agility, endurance and ability to work as a team.
As part of the sporting celebrations, an educational and methodological seminar was also held with the participation of representatives of student sports clubs. The seminar addressed issues related to the further development of sports activities at higher education institutions and the effective use of opportunities created for young people to engage in sport.
An important part of the programme was the scientific and practical conference «Sport and Youth — The Foundation of a Healthy Society,» held on 18 September. At the plenary session, held at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, participants exchanged views on the importance of sport in the physical and spiritual development of young people, current trends in the development of student sport, and the social significance of mass physical activity.
These mass sporting events once again demonstrated the growing scale of the sports movement among young people in our country. Alongside competing on the sports fields, students also strengthened such important values as friendship, unity, determination and a positive spirit.
Held on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan, these sporting events made a valuable contribution to strengthening the younger generation’s commitment to a healthy lifestyle, promoting student sport and further enhancing the role of sport in society.
