CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN
In our dear Motherland, in the Revival of the new epoch of the Powerful state, under the wise leadership of our esteemed President the large-scale work is being carried out to protect human health and extend human life. At the root of these activities is the concern for people, and a humanitarian principle "The state is for the people!"
The declaration of 3rd of June as "World bicycle day" at the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, our Hero Arkadag is a clear proof that the achievements of our country in the development of sports and physical education are highly appreciated by the international community. In our country the 3rd of June - World bicycle day is celebrated every year with a great ceremony.
As our esteemed President notes, the bicycle is widely used as the most environmentally friendly, affordable and safe form of transportation in the world. It is also easier to drive than other vehicles. Cycling, being an ecologically clean and fun form of sport, plays an important role in strengthening the physical health of our population.
In our Powerful state the organization of mass bicycle rallies which gather thousands of our citizens of different ages, and the declaration of a car-free day have become a noble tradition. Communal cycling not only reduces air pollution, but also has positive social and economic consequences. As a vehicle, it stands out for its simplicity, affordability and reliability.
Cycling sport - very important for strengthening your health and getting fit. As shown by scientific studies, when riding a bicycle, with normal body weight a person's endurance and performance increases, body joints, muscles, and nervous system are strengthened. Cycling sports, cycling trips helps regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases. Cycling also improves the body's metabolism, increases its resistance to disease, provides long-term vitality.
Bike tours are one of the world's largest social events, organized to support a variety of social, sporting and environmental projects and initiatives. As a result of the implementation of a proactive health policy, cycling is gaining more and more popularity among turkmen citizens. If you remember, in 2018 a training course on cycling with the participation of 3 thousand 246 people in our capital was awarded the certificate of the Guinness book of records as "The most mass training on Cycling". In 2019 the "Longest regular bicycle race" held at the Olympic village in Ashgabat with the participation of 2019 people over a distance of 3,300 meters was entered into the Guinness book of records. Environmental protection is an integral part of our esteemed President's social policy. As a result, cycling and holding various events in this field has become a wonderful tradition in our country.
Our esteemed President encourages the development of one of the most widespread sports in the world, appreciates the importance of the event aimed at attracting the public's attention to this ecological type of vehicle. It is particularly gratifying that Turkmenistan has very favorable conditions for the development of all types of cycling. The indoor Velotrack facility of Olympic village also complements it. The Velotrek facility has 6,000 seats, and all the conditions have been created for spectators to comfortably watch the competitions.
It is the place to note that, being an active member of the International Olympic committee, the Olympic Council of Asia, Turkmenistan makes a worthy contribution to the development of olympic activities. Several laws have been adopted in this regard. They include the Laws of Turkmenistan "On Physical Education and sports", "On Equestrian and Equestrian sports", "On combating doping in sports", "On protection of citizens' health". The adoption of these Laws shows that measures aimed at strengthening the health of our citizens are being carried out in harmony with the activities carried out considering the protection of nature.
Article 56 of the Constitution of Turkmenistan clearly states that the state promotes the development of sports. Based on these principles, an advanced system of sports with a strong legal foundation is being created in our country.
The main goal of the healthy lifestyle introduced in our society under the leadership of our esteemed President is to protect the country's health, gain physical strength, encourage our youth to do sports, educate them in the spirit of patriotism. Because, physical training and sports are the main conditions for the strengthening of human health and the development of active qualities in people.
Today the development of sports in our country has reached a new level. Turkmen sportsmen actively participate in major international competitions and achieve high results. This makes Turkmenistan proud as a country of health and spirituality. The combination of cultural and social activities with sports inspires the youth to achieve higher results.
All conditions are created in our country for our happy people to live in a healthy and powerful society. It is also noteworthy that the legal framework of our country is constantly being improved in this area. Healthy lifestyles are the starting point for the spread of physical education in the modern turkmen society, the increase of labor efficiency, and the happy life of every individual. Because the highest value of the society and the state in Turkmenistan is the person.
May, our Hero Arkadag’s and our esteemed President’s lifes who make great efforts for the continuous development of the health, physical education and sports of our people be healthy, and long! May the great works for the benefit of country and people always be prosper!
Dinmuhammet ANNACHARYYEV,
chief specialist of Organizational management of apparatus of the Commission for holding Elections and referendums in Turkmenistan.