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Yerevan 2026: Turkmen Sambo Wrestlers Secure 3 Medals on Day One of the World Cup!
April 13, 2026 09:03 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 10 views
Turkmen athletes have made a triumphant start at the International Sambo World Cup held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. On the first day of the competition, our wrestlers earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals, significantly boosting the national team's prestige.
Organized by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), the Sambo World Cup has brought together the world’s strongest sambo practitioners. The national team of Turkmenistan showcased outstanding results on the very first day of the tournament.
In the Women’s Combat Sambo discipline, our athletes displayed top-tier skill in decisive bouts. Kurbanay Kurbanowa (50 kg) and Zyba Orunowa (65 kg) reached the finals in their respective weight categories, ultimately claiming silver medals after hard-fought matches. In the Men’s Sport Sambo category, Atanyýaz Amangeldiýew (88 kg) successfully secured a bronze medal for the team.
The Amul Info portal sincerely congratulates our winning athletes and their coaching staff on this achievement. The competition continues, and we look forward to more victories from our wrestlers!