Uzbekistan's athletes earn eight medals in Sambo Championship in New York

Uzbekistan’s sambo team participated in US Open Sambo Championship in New York.

96 athletes from Canada, Uzbekistan, Iran, USA and Kazakhstan competed in various age and weight categories.

In women’s division, Nilufar Rahmonova finished his participation with a silver medal the following defeat in final battle against Canadian Yulia Kanoplina.

In men’s division, Bakhtiyor Norov, Nurali Bakirdinov and Alibek Abduev claimed gold medals after they gave no chance to their rivals in Combat Sambo. Alibek Abduev and Olimjon Norov gained bronze medals in Sambo Sport event.

In master’s division, Shukhrat Yusupov earned a gold medals and Ubaydulla Toirov was awarded silver medal in US Open Sambo Championship.