Health and Happiness - 2018, mass sports activities was held in Islamabad

On April 21, 2018, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan organized various sports games such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton, in the Multipurpose sports complex, in the capital city of Islamabad, dedicated to the month of mass sports and cultural events held in Turkmenistan from April 5 to May 5 each year under the slogan "Health and Happiness".

Foreign ambassadors, diplomats accredited in Pakistan with their families, as well as representatives of international organizations and the media participated in these competitions.

At the beginning, participants were informed about the adoption of a special Resolution during the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, proclaiming June 3 World Bicycle Day, by the initiative of Turkmenistan, which could be described as another success and result of the tireless concern of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in the field of developing all kind of sports.

Then, according to the program of the events, the competitions in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton and other sports were launched. The competitions aroused great interest among the participants.

According to the results of the competitions, the winner teams were awarded with cups and medals, as well as memorable gifts on behalf of the Embassy.

At the end of the event, the guests were offered the dishes of Turkmen national cuisine.