I’ve only seen things related to the father of this current president. And not even much of that, everything had the face of the new one now.
but of course, I saw only what I was allowed to see , that is how things work if you want to visit it :-)
now the leader is not that one, but his son (you’ll see him in one of the photos I shared, in the tv. His face is everywhere as it happens in any country with cult of the leader).
and yes the story is true, in Ashgabat only white, golden and some other colour (grey?) cars are allowed in the city. Just like every building is white.
And it’s funny you mention the talibans, because Turkmenistan has an Afghanistan representation/consulate in their country, and one of the days when we were eating lunch in a mall at Mary city, the Turkmen guide was called by the restaurant waiter and then came to us and said “ok so don’t worry, but a taliban delegation is coming here to eat lunch so don’t take pictures and behave discreetly when they enter”.
One of those wtf moments of our trip haha
I agree, but having 2 (in 2016) or 4 weight categories wont help the noble cause.
Why UWW limited this WC to only non olympic wrestlers? Why only 4 weights?
And so on.
I saw some great bouts but they were overshadowed by these facts. At least IMO.
https://www.news18.com/news/auto/turkmenistan-president-bans-all-colored-cars-from-capital-only-white-cars-allowed-1632963.html
It`s crazy. In my opinion, there was better there when they were under the USSR, because there were no such absurdities.
A few years ago I read a crazy story about this president-dictator from Turkmenistan, who banning white or dark cars from being imported to Turkmenistan (I don't remember which ones). This is a country of absurdities. After the fall of the USSR, a dictator- Turkmenbascha, who ruled there for many years and died about 15 years ago and his health minister replaced him and has ruled ever since. Both are madmen. Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan are more civilized and don't have such weirdos in power. It's probably only the Taliban that are more radical.
200m / 400m runner Jodie Williams.
Had a great record at the Age Group level but never quite got the big solo wins as an adult. Relay bronze in Paris was her finest moment.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/ckgl7gwvj8go
This is the World Senior Championship final, not a high school match
and this kid is under 20 (won the world U20 this year) and destroyed everybody (including Olympic Champ Uguev and World Champ Arujau) in his senior debut.
injuries and lack of motivation play a big role, but if this kid stays healthy and motivated, I don't think anybody beats him in next 10 years. he is lightening fast, his gut-wrench is deadly and he can throw at will. that's the complete package.
not sure what Olympic weight he picks. Japan has the current Olympic Champion in both 57kg and 65kg. I think it's fair to say Japan is currently the best men's freestyle team in the world. (despite being weak in heavier weights)
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