A spectacular Closing Ceremony was a fitting end to Ashgabat 2017 ©Ashgabat 2017

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Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow addressed the crowd before the start of the Closing Ceremoy ©Ashgabat 2017
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow addressed the crowd before the start of the Closing Ceremoy ©Ashgabat 2017


The Closing Ceremony show was split into eight sections ©Ashgabat 2017/Twitter
The Closing Ceremony show was split into eight sections ©Ashgabat 2017/Twitter
A fast-paced, adrenaline-filled bicycle race took over the stage as part of the
A fast-paced, adrenaline-filled bicycle race took over the stage as part of the "Art of Sport" section ©Ashgabat 2017/Twitter
The vibrant energy of the traditional kushdepdi dance spread across the Ashgabat Olympic Stadium during the
The vibrant energy of the traditional kushdepdi dance spread across the Ashgabat Olympic Stadium during the "Beat of the Land" stanza ©Ashgabat 2017/Twitter
Chinese Taipei topped the podium in the men' team of four bowling event ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
Chinese Taipei topped the podium in the men' team of four bowling event ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
They beat Qatar 846-744 in the final ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
They beat Qatar 846-744 in the final ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
South Korea came out on top in the women's team of four competition ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
South Korea came out on top in the women's team of four competition ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
They were made to work hard for their 873-801 win over the Philippines ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
They were made to work hard for their 873-801 win over the Philippines ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
Chess competition concluded today with gold medals awarded in four blitz team events ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services
Chess competition concluded today with gold medals awarded in four blitz team events ©Ashgabat 2017/Nassos Triantafyllou/Laurel Photo Services