«AKHAL-TEKE HORSES — ENVOYS OF PEACE» TALENT TELEVISION COMPETITION IS BEING HELD
Under the patronage of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, our Hero Arkadag, and with the support of our Honored President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, on the sacred Turkmen land — the homeland of the heavenly Akhal-teke horses — a talent television competition titled «Akhal-teke horses — envoys of peace» is being organized jointly by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Aba Annayev International horse breeding Academy. The competition aims to increase the pride and love of young people for Akhal-teke horses and to identify the most talented and dedicated school students.
The competition is held among senior class (grades 11–12) students of secondary schools across the country and consists of three stages. The first qualifying stage will be held on September 22, 2026, during which students will answer tests through a digital platform. Students who achieve high results will earn the right to participate in the second stage of the competition.
The second and third stages of the competition will be held between October and December 2026 at the Aba Annayev International horse breeding Academy and will be recorded for television broadcast. Students who achieve high results in the second stage may participate in the third stage. In the third stage, based on the competition results, students who earn first, second, and third places will be announced as winners.
The winners of the competition will be awarded the grand prize — a special cup, gold, silver, and bronze medals, certificates of honor from the «Turkmen Atlary» State Association, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization, special diplomas and certificates, as well as valuable commemorative gifts.
Information about the competition will be posted on the official website of the Aba Annayev International horse breeding Academy at ihba.edu.tm. Those wishing to participate in the competition must also fill out the form provided in the appendix to the Competition Regulations by September 15, 2026 and send it to the email address info@ihba.edu.tm or register at the web address ihba.edu.tm/olimp/.