Athletes from Tu`rkmenistan will join the "Turiada" in the Saratov Oblast
The twelfth sports and tourism camp "Turiada" will open on May 20th in the city of Khvalynsk, Saratov Oblast. Among the foreign countries whose delegations will participate in the event, Turkmenistan has been announced. This was reported by the press service of Igor Komarov, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Volga Federal District.
The traditional "Turiada" is held on the territory of the "Khvalynsky" ski resort and gathers approximately 800 participants from various countries and regions of Russia. The main body of participants consists of winners of regional competitions, tourism university students, coaches, experts, and volunteers.
This year, in addition to 14 teams from the Volga Federal District, international teams from Turkmenistan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia will also attend the "Turiada".
Over four days, participants will compete in sports tourism events involving cycling, water, and pedestrian distances. Particular attention will be paid to a project competition focused on developing interregional tourist routes. The winner will receive a grant of 400,000 rubles for the implementation of their route.
The program also includes an intellectual marathon, an original song contest titled "Music of Hearts," a sports and tourism relay race, and competitions among juniors. All participants will traditionally be accommodated in a tent camp.
The official closing ceremony of the "Turiada" will take place on May 23rd, with the participation of Igor Komarov, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Volga Federal District. The camp will conclude with a team relay race for the "Friendship Cup" in which mixed international teams, including representatives from Turkmenistan, will participate.
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