World Cup: Turkmenistan kickboxing team wins 20 medals

8 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze medals — these are the achievements of the Turkmenistan national team at the concluded Kickboxing World Cup. The competition was held from March 10 to 15 in Jesolo, Italy.

The "Italian Kickboxing World Cup 2026" brought together about 4,000 athletes from 47 countries. A significant contribution to the team's successful performance was made by the coaching staff led by head coach Alexander Snagovsky, along with his assistants Yazberdi Payanov and Chary Charyyev. The Turkmen delegation was led by Allanazar Baylyev.

Gold medalists:

• Rustamov Rasul — 51 kg (K-1)
• Dowletgeldiyew Gundogdy — 54 kg (Low kick)
• Musayew Shageldi — 54 kg (Low kick)
• Atamyradow Atajan — 57 kg (Low kick)
• Matiyew Hydyr — 63.5 kg (Full contact)
• Geldimammedow Rashid — 67 kg (Low kick)
• Bazarow Narzulla — 75 kg (Low kick)
• Geldimammedow Hajymyrat — 86 kg (Full contact)

Silver medalists:

• Meredov Eziz (51 kg), Yazberdiyev Yazberdi (54 kg), Babayev Bezirgen (54 kg), Myratlyyev Omar (57 kg), Silabov Pygy (57 kg), Ashyrmuratov Ýalkap (63.5 kg), Rahmetov Yslam (71 kg), Akyyev Akmyrat (75 kg).

Bronze medalists:

• Babayev Selimberdi (54 kg), Murrukow Mekan (54 kg), Mammetgeldiyew Rahymberdi (63.5 kg), Begmammedow Mekan (67 kg).

The success of Turkmen kickboxers in such a prestigious competition once again confirmed the high level of preparation of our national team and its ability to perform effectively in international contests.