Shahzadbek Matyakubov Wins Turkmenistan's First Medal at World Championships

Turkmen weightlifter Shahzadbek Matyakubov achieved a major success at the World Weightlifting Championships being held in Ningbo, China. Competing in the men's 110 kg weight category, he won a bronze medal.

Matyakubov recorded a combined total of 417 kilograms, lifting 187 kilograms in the snatch and 230 kilograms in the clean and jerk, securing a place among the top three competitors. This medal became Turkmenistan's first award at the current championships.

The gold medal in the same weight category went to Uzbekistan's Akbar Djuraev. He achieved a combined total of 432 kilograms (198+234), setting new world records in both the snatch and the overall total. Iran's Alireza Nasiri claimed the silver medal with a total of 418 kilograms (185+233).

As previously reported, other young members of Turkmenistan's national team also attracted attention with their performances. Sixteen-year-old Shabnam Kerimbayeva broke two junior world records and finished fifth at the championships. Eighteen-year-old Didarbek Jumabayev set three junior world records but completed the competition in seventh place.

The World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo will conclude on November 8. A total of 10 athletes are representing Turkmenistan at the prestigious event.