On May 21, Tajikistan will host a National running and cycling marathon

On May 21, Tajikistan will host a National Run. The event is dedicated to the Youth Day of Tajikistan, which is celebrated annually in the republic on May 23. This was announced by the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Development of the Committee for Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Mukhammadtolib Shokirzoda.

The event will take place on May 21 at 07:30 along the streets of Karamov — Khofiz Sherozi Avenue to the State Institution "Navruzgoh" in Dushanbe.

At the same time, taking into account the mass nature, the development of cycling in the country and the greater involvement of the population in it, a bicycle marathon is planned throughout the country on May 21 before the start of the National Run.

The purpose of the competition is to strengthen a healthy lifestyle, the growth and development of sports and its popularization among the population. The tournament is a nationwide campaign and is held for the improvement and popularization of sports. National running is held on the basis of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 28, 2007 "On National Running" annually on the third Sunday of May in the republic.