Dawut Nazmyradov Wins Bronze Medal at International Tournament in Moscow

The international tournament “Moscow – Karate Universe 2026” has concluded in the Russian capital. The prestigious event, held at the Irina Viner Gymnastics Palace, brought together 348 leading athletes from 46 countries, including Olympic, world and continental champions.

According to the Karate-do Federation of Turkmenistan, 22-year-old candidate for master of sport Dawut Nazmyradov from Balkanabat achieved a strong result by taking third place in the 75 kg weight category. In the group stage, Dawut drew 5:5 with Iraqi athlete Said Bryar. He then defeated Russia’s Ivan Sokolov 4:0 and Serbia’s Nikola Kaplarevic 2:0. Although he lost to Iranian athlete Morteza Nemat in the round of 16, Nazmyradov continued his confident performance in the repechage bouts.

Dawut Nazmyradov has previously distinguished himself at both international and national competitions. In 2022, he became Turkmenistan champion in the 18–24 age category. He also earned podium finishes at the “Banzai International Cup” in Germany and at the U-21 World Championships in the Czech Republic.

In 2024, he won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in Manila and Hangzhou, as well as gold medals at the “Uzbekistan Open” in Urgench and the Central Asian Championships in Samarkand. More recently, he claimed a silver medal at the XX Summer Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

The head coach of Turkmenistan’s national team, Aydyn Charyyev, has made a significant contribution to the young athlete’s achievements. Held for the fifth time, the international tournament became an important stage in strengthening sporting ties and increasing athletes’ competitive experience.