On March 22, 2026, the spring horse racing season was officially opened at the Ashgabat Equestrian Sports Complex. During the first racing day of the season, fans enjoyed 10 exciting races covering distances from 1,200 to 1,800 meters.
In the first race, conducted over a distance of 1,200 meters, a gray horse named Bellidag from the Akhal-Teke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan reached the finish line first, completing the distance in 1 minute and 21 seconds. In the second race, spectators witnessed another victory by a horse from the President’s complex named Gülzar.
The achievements of the winning horses were celebrated with the traditional blessings of honored elders, and the winners were presented with various prizes and rewards.
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