In Tbilisi, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia with the assistance of Georgian National Bicycle Federation held a bicycle ride dedicated to World Bicycle Day. Representatives of Georgian National Bicycle Federation, athletes and coaches of Georgia took participation in this event.
Before the start of the bicycle ride, it was noted that cycling is gaining more and more popularity around the world. World Bicycle Day is a celebration that unites all countries and peoples, highlights the importance of such enduring values as peace and solidarity, health and spirituality. It offers great opportunities to develop and popularize sport as a messenger of peace, and to establish fruitful cooperation in this field.
It was also emphasized that development of sports and mass health improving movement is a kay priority of state policy implemented by the President of Turkmenistan. Special attention is paid to the development of cycling, and holding a mass bike ride has become a good tradition not only in Turkmenistan but also throughout the world.
The participants of the bicycle ride noted that this sports event is another step in strengthening friendship and cooperation between our countries as well as promoting sport and a healthy lifestyle.