On May 18, 2025, in the administrative center of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, the city of Khorog, large-scale sporting events dedicated to the Youth Day of Tajikistan were held: the National Race and Cycling Marathon, the press service of the regional administration reports .
The event was organized by the regional administration headed by the chairman of Mirzonabot Alisher Khudoberdiev, who took part in the event and congratulated the participants on the upcoming holiday.


In his address to the audience, the head of the region emphasized the important role of sports in strengthening the health of the population and in educating the younger generation. He recalled that the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attaches great importance to the development of sports as a means of promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening friendship between peoples and countries of the world.
In the city of Khorog, regular initiatives are implemented to attract young people and residents to an active lifestyle and physical education. Thus, every Saturday there are mass sports training sessions, creating a favorable atmosphere for sports.




The current National Run started from the M. Nazarshoev State University and ended in Victory Park. More than 3,500 people took part in the run — teenagers, young people and adult residents of the city.
The cycling marathon that followed the race also attracted a large number of participants and helped to strengthen the sporting spirit and unity among the population.
The events were held in an atmosphere of patriotism, unity and support for a healthy lifestyle. Following the results of the cycling marathon, the organizers noted the active participants and thanked everyone for their participation.