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On May 18, 2025, large-scale sporting events dedicated to the Youth Day of Tajikistan were held in the administrative center of the Khatlon region – the city of Bokhtar: the National Race and Cycling Marathon with wide participation, the press service of the regional administration reports .
The event was organized by the executive authority of the Khatlon region. The main goal of the event is to promote a healthy lifestyle and develop mass sports among all segments of the population.
Opening the event, Deputy Chairman of Khatlon Region Anzurat Abdusalomzoda congratulated the participants on Youth Day and the National Race. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of such mass sports events for strengthening public health, raising the level of self-awareness and pride among young people, and spreading sports culture in society.
The national race started at Ismoili Somoni Square on the morning of May 18. Dozens of city residents took part in it – teenagers, young people, women and adults. Participants competed in various distances, which created an atmosphere of sports celebration and unity.
Employees of government agencies, organizations, as well as students from secondary and higher educational institutions also actively participated in the events.
The second part of the sports day – the cycling marathon – also saw a large participation of young people and active lifestyle enthusiasts.
These events are held annually in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 28, 2007 "On the Day of the National Race". Traditionally, the race is held on the third Sunday of May throughout the country. This year it coincided with May 18 and became the 18th in a row.
Let us recall that Youth Day of Tajikistan is celebrated annually on May 23. The national race is one of the central events of this holiday, which takes place both at the national and local levels.
Following the sports events, active participants were awarded letters of gratitude and memorable gifts.
