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The first European World Akhal-Teke Championship in Kronenberg (4–6 September 2026) combined sport, culture and high-level diplomacy, positioning Turkmenistan’s legendary “heavenly horses” as a bridge between Central Asia and Europe.
The Golden Horse Comes to Europe: Turkmenistan and the Netherlands Celebrate the Akhal-Teke at a Landmark World Championship
What happens when a national symbol becomes a tool of diplomacy? In Turkmenistan, the Akhal-Teke horse is increasingly being used to project the country’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence.
European and Eurasian affairs, explained by the journalists covering them.