Turkmenistan Student Futsal League
Turkmenistan Student Leagues (TTL), a key milestone in the development of student sports, are successfully ongoing at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Education and Sports. Competitions in futsal, basketball, and volleyball enhance students’ interest in sports and help reveal their talents.
The leagues are organized by the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, and the National Student Sports Federation. For the first time in the country’s history, student leagues have been launched, with plans to expand the number of sports.
The Student Futsal League is held in “League A” and “League B,” each featuring eight teams. Matches take place weekly and follow international standards.
To improve officiating quality, a referee training program was conducted jointly with the Football Federation of Turkmenistan, involving 25 students. A dedicated media team was also formed to promote the leagues, producing sports coverage across media platforms.
Overall, the student leagues provide strong momentum for the development of student sports and the training of future professionals.
Yelizaveta RAHMANOVA,
5th-year student at the Faculty of Olympic Sports of the
Turkmen State Institute of Physical Education and Sports.