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Regular competitions in fire-applied sports held in Gokdere

Published: 07.08.2026

Regular competitions in fire-applied sports held in Gokdere

On August 7, the Chynar Children's Health Center, located in the picturesque resort area of Gokdere, hosted regular competitions in fire-applied sports. The contest featured 14 teams of young firefighters formed from teenagers vacationing in this scenic region.

Youths aged 10 to 14 demonstrated their firefighting skills in a 5-stage competition. The participants showed high levels of preparation as they competed in overcoming wooden obstacles, attaching and detaching a fire nozzle from a hose on the run, hitting targets with balls, correctly using fire extinguishers, and observing the proper rules for extinguishing a simulated fire.

The event was jointly organized by the State Fire Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, the "Young Naturalist" public organization, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan, the Volunteer Fire Society, the National Red Crescent Society, and the Fire-Applied Sports Federation.

According to the decisions of the panel of judges, following a competitive contest, 1st place was awarded to the amateur team from the Yashlyk Children's Health Center, 2nd place went to the Altyn Damja Children's Health Center team, and 3rd place was claimed by the Nesil Children's Health Center.

In addition, outstanding athletes and coaches were recognized with special awards during the competition. Allanur Hudayberdiyev from the Muhammetmyrat Niyazov Children's Health Center was named "Youngest Athlete," while Ahmet Begjanov from the Altyn Yyldyz Children's Health Center earned the title of "Most Agile Athlete." Kemalnazar Pirliyev, an educator at the Chynar Children's Health Center, was awarded the title of "Best Coach."

The organizers solemnly presented certificates and memorable gifts to the winners and top-performing participants.