On the occasion of the сapital сity day of the Republic of Tajikistan — Dushanbe, the 16th International Half Marathon was held at the State Institution “Navruzgoh” with the broad participation of domestic and international athletes. Alongside Tajik athletes, representatives from various countries of the region and the world also took part in this major sporting event. The official opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe, the Committee for Youth and Sports, as well as teachers, university students, and pupils of the capital’s educational institutions.
In their speeches, participants highlighted the development of sports in the country, the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle, and the contribution of the city leadership to the advancement of the sector. The races over distances of 5 and 21 kilometres then began in a festive atmosphere marked by healthy competition. Participants in the 5-kilometre race completed the course with strong spirit, while first place was won by a student of the Tajik Institute of Physical Education named after Saidmu’min Rahimov.
The 21-kilometre half marathon started near “Navruzgoh,” continued along Hafez Sherozi Avenue to the Chorbog terminal, and concluded upon returning to the starting point. It should be noted that since 2014, the Dushanbe International Half Marathon has been included in the calendar of the International Association of Marathons and Distance Races, playing an important role in strengthening international ties and promoting sports development in the capital.
