FIBA 3x3 U23 Basketball: Turkmenistan’s men’s and women’s teams opened the FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League in Singapore with big wins over Qatar (men 15–9, women 21–6), keeping their World Cup qualification hopes alive. Kids Expo Chess & Mental Sports: Ashgabat’s Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 wrapped with Turkmen hosts topping the medal table (24 medals) as young players competed in rapid and blitz; the Anzan Mental Arithmetic Championship also crowned top schoolchildren and set new national records. Healthcare Modernization: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the International Pediatric Center in Ashgabat, where AI-enabled diagnostics and digital treatment systems are planned as the facility nears completion. International Law & Halk Maslahaty: A conference at Turkmenistan’s embassy in India briefed students on the upcoming Halk Maslahaty meeting on Sept. 23 and the UNGA “2028 – Year of International Law” resolution. Regional Energy Links: The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) power transmission project is entering active implementation, with high-voltage lines planned to expand electricity exports and transit potential. Sports Diplomacy: Pakistan and Turkmenistan agreed to deepen chess cooperation, focusing on youth development, exchanges, and joint training.