The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy, announced the intellectual TV competition «Akhal-teke horses — envoys of peace» among high school students. The competition is organized under the patronage of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag, and with the support of the Esteemed President, Arkadagly Hero Serdar. The main goal of the contest is to foster pride and love for Akhal-Teke horses among youth, as well as to identify talented students.

Students in grades 11–12 of the country's secondary schools are eligible to participate in the TV competition. The competition consists of three stages, with the first selection stage taking place on September 22, 2026, digitally as an online test. Students who successfully pass the test will qualify for the subsequent stages.

The second and third stages of the competition will be held between October and December 2026 at the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy and recorded for television broadcast. Participants who achieve high scores in the second stage will advance to the final third stage, where the first, second, and third-place winners will be determined.

The winners will be awarded the grand prize — a special trophy — alongside gold, silver, and bronze medals. They will also receive Certificates of Honor, diplomas, certificates, and valuable commemorative gifts from the "Turkmen Atlary" State Association, the Ministry of Education, and the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization.

Those wishing to take part in the competition must fill out an application form according to the provided template and submit it to info@ihba.edu.tm by September 15, 2026. The competition regulations and additional information are available on the official website of the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy.