Early this morning, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov unveiled the Bicycle monument erected at the intersection of Chandybil Avenue and Bekreve street, launching a series of sporting events dedicated to world Bicycle day, which was established in 2018 by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on the initiative of Turkmenistan.
Among the participants of the celebration are members of the government, deputies of the national Parliament, heads of diplomatic missions and representative offices accredited in Turkmenistan, heads and employees of ministries and departments of the country, various institutions and mass media, rectors and students of universities, numerous residents of the capital.
The President of Turkmenistan opens the monument "Bicycle" in a solemn atmosphere. Colorful balloons soar into the sky.
The monumental composition reflects the rich history and current achievements of Turkmenistan, which is located in the heart of the newly revived Great silk road. In this regard, the Bicycle monument is built in the form of a Globe and symbolizes the unfading trace of the Turkmen people in the history of mankind.
The sculptural composition embodies olive branches that represent the neutrality of our state, frisky Akhal-Teke horses and figures of cyclists. This artistic composition embodies the commitment of the Turkmen people to universal values and the international sports movement.
Addressing the audience with a welcoming speech, the head of state noted that today world Bicycle day is widely and solemnly celebrated in our country.
The leader of the nation stressed that much attention is paid in the independent Turkmen state to raise physical culture and sports to the world level, to educate our youth physically and spiritually perfect.
In his speech, the Turkmen leader recalled that last year in the Olympic town of Ashgabat, a sports event was held with the participation of 2019 cyclists, which was recorded in the Guinness Book of records as the longest single-line Bicycle parade.
The head of state also noted that in 2021, the Olympic town will host the world championship in track Cycling.
Then the President of Turkmenistan launched a mass bike ride and led the column. The head of state was followed by members of the country's leadership corps and all participants of the holiday.
The movement of thousands of bicyclists along the most beautiful highways of the capital, along which famous musical groups performed pop songs and dance numbers, was very spectacular and spectacular.
The 12-kilometer bike ride ended in the center of the capital at the State tribune.
In addition to cyclists, the race was also attended by Bicycle rickshaws that carried famous cultural figures, luminaries of Turkmen art and literature. In General, 7,400 people took part in the mass bike ride in the capital. The same actions were held in the regions of the country.
The celebration of world Bicycle day today was joined by diplomatic institutions of Turkmenistan abroad, which organized similar bike rides around the world, as well as national Cycling federations, many fans in different countries, the state news Agency of Turkmenistan reports.
