Swimmers from Turkmenistan have qualified for the international swimming tournament to qualify for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. The event takes place in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent April 12-17, 2021.
The tournament is hosted by the Sahovat water sports complex.
The national team consists of three athletes - Merdan Ataev (25 years old), Musa Jalaev (18 years old) and Darya Semenova (18 years old). The accompanying coach is Dmitry Novikov, a mentor with many years of experience.
It should be noted that Daria Semenova, representing Turkmenistan, already has experience in the Olympics. In 2016, the then 14-year-old swimmer showed her skills in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, becoming the youngest member of the Olympic team of Turkmenistan.
Source: Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper
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