AKIPRESS.COM - Turkmenistan has tightened entry rules as part of enhanced security for an international sports event, media reports say.

The restrictions effective from Thursday have been announced by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. They will last through the end of the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games set for Sept. 17-27, the AP reported.

Athletes and sports journalists will be allowed to enter the country using their accreditation for the games, while fans will have to apply for visas through official tourist agencies. Other international events planned earlier will be postponed.