Between January and October 2026, Turkmen athletes won 590 medals at international competitions, including 179 gold, 188 silver, and 223 bronze medals. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Mammedov at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, reports TDH.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, efforts were made in the country during this period to develop physical culture and sports. Athletes achieved strong results in international tournaments.

Within the framework of a report on the activities of subordinate entities, Mammedov also announced that schoolchildren and university students had won 1039 medals at international subject-specific Olympiads. Under the "Saglyk" State Program, measures to protect public health have been implemented, and—with the participation of the President—the International Scientific-Clinical Center of Oncology, a Dental Center, and an International Pediatric Center have been opened.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to enhance the professional qualifications of education workers, improve the healthcare system, and develop sports.