An international kyokushinkai karate tournament was held in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) from 30 May to 1 June, where the national team of Turkmenistan won a number of prizes. This is reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

In men's categories Suleymandurdy Sahedov and Meylis Pashakuliev became champions in the weights up to 70 kg and up to 90 kg respectively, and Myrat Ekayev won silver in the category over 90 kg. Among boys 14-15 years old Bagtyyar Yegenmyradov became the winner in the weight up to 60 kg, bronze went to Ylham Dovletmyradov (over 60 kg) and Yazdurdy Yazdurdyev (up to 50 kg).

In the women's category of 14-15 years old over 55kg the whole podium was taken by representatives of Turkmenistan: Lachin Pevieva - gold, Gulnur Saparmyradova - silver. Gurbanbibi Annamuradova (up to 45kg) also won silver.

In the category of boys 16-17 years old up to 55 kg Turkmen athletes again took the whole podium: Akmyrat Omarov - gold, Dayanch Dovletov - silver, Soyench Nonikov - bronze.

The performance of the national team confirmed the high level of training of athletes and development of kyokushinkai karate in Turkmenistan.