Nukus hosted World Total Combat Federation Tournament in hand-to-hand combat.

Athletes from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Cameroon and Uzbekistan took part in the tournament 

Uzbekistan’s Nurpeys Qarlibayev (65 kg) beat his opponent from Azerbaijan Ruslan Mamedov. Maftuna Quvondiqova also defeated Russia’s Diana Saadullayeva in the same weight category.

World Champion Shakhboz Tursunov (65 kg) defeated Russia’s Arsen Mutachayev, and Olim Normurodov (70 kg) won over Ukrainian Evgenia Mkrtchyan.

The two-time world champion Sherzod Jumanazarov (75 kg) overcame Shanel Rushye from Cameroon ahead of the schedule. Asian and World Champion, Jakhongir Jumayev knocked out Belarusian Artem Buloychik.

Winners were awarded prizes and memorable gifts from the organizers.

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Dovud Abibullayev, photos by Maqsad Habibullayev, UzA