On behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a ceremony was held at the martial arts sports complex of the Ashgabat Olympic Village to honor the winners who successfully performed at international competitions.

On behalf of the head of state and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the athletes who demonstrated high results were presented with memorable gifts and the book of the President of Turkmenistan “Youth is the support of the Motherland,” TDH reports.

The celebration dedicated to World Health Day was attended by the leadership of the Mejlis, members of the Government, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, ministries and departments of the country, the vice-president of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World, heads and employees of the diplomatic corps of foreign states and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of public associations, university rectors, athletes, students and the media.

At the main entrance of the martial arts sports complex there is an exhibition of athletes’ achievements, the exhibition of which includes awards of various denominations won at prestigious international competitions, as well as works of fine art and decorative arts.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his sincere congratulations to the athletes of the national teams of Turkmenistan - the winners of international competitions, whose welcoming address the audience listened to with special attention.

During the national anthem, the distinguished athletes were presented with valuable gifts. Among the recipients are winners and prize-winners of international tournaments in para powerlifting, sambo, combat sambo, taekwondo, tennis, and karate.

After the ceremony, a concert of art masters and demonstration performances by athletes took place.

On the same day, a similar award ceremony was held at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports for athletes who received second and third prizes.