High school students across the country are invited to take part in a talent competition

The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, jointly with the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, is organizing a talent competition entitled “Akhal-Teke Horses — Ambassadors of Peace” among senior secondary school students in grades 11–12 across the country.

The competition consists of three stages. The first qualifying stage will be held on September 22, 2026, during which students will answer test questions through a digital system.

Students who achieve high results will qualify for the second stage of the competition.

The second and third stages will be held at the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding between October and December 2026 and will be recorded for television.

Students who achieve high results in the second stage will be eligible to participate in the third stage of the competition.

At the third stage, students who take first, second and third places based on the competition results will be declared the winners.

The winners will receive the grand prize — a special cup, gold, silver and bronze medals, certificates of honour, special diplomas and certificates from the “Türkmen atlary” State Association, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization, as well as valuable commemorative gifts.

Information about the competition will be published on the official website of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding at ihba.edu.tm.

Those wishing to participate must complete the form provided in the appendix to the competition regulations and send it to info@ihba.edu.tm by September 15 of this year, or register at ihba.edu.tm/olimp/.