The Sport Hotel in the capital hosted a media forum dedicated to the international hockey tournament starting on April 15 in Ashgabat.
The event was held with the participation of the leadership structures of the relevant departments of Turkmenistan, hockey federations of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, representatives of teams and the media, TDH wrote.
Speakers emphasized that special attention was paid to the preparations for the hockey tournament. The State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports and the Hockey Federation of Turkmenistan have made substantial and comprehensive preparations. All conditions for athletes, participants, guests and fans have been created in the Winter Sports Complex, which will host the bouts of the tournament.
In addition, an extensive cultural program has been approved. It includes visits to the country's museums, historical sites, the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, sports complexes of the Olympic City, shopping malls, as well as acquaintance with the sights of the "smart" city of Arkadag.
One of the key elements of the tournament program is international seminars for coaches and referees.
Live broadcast of the tournament matches will be available on Türkmenistan Sport and Ýaşlyk TV channels.
Recall that the tournament will be attended by club teams from Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan.
The Turkmen side will be represented by Galkan, an eight-time national champion.
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