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The official website of the XX Summer Asian Games has released the full roster of the Turkmenistan national team set to compete in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. As reported by Turkmenportal, the Turkmen delegation consists of 34 athletes, including 25 men and 9 women across various disciplines.
Wushu athlete Mukhammet Jumamyradov has been chosen as the national flag bearer for the opening ceremony. The wushu squad also includes Bibimeryem Akmukhammedova, Bayrammyrat Annamyradov, Merjen Jorayeva, and Hezret Ovezgeldiyev. The wrestling team features Zyyamukhammet Saparov, Azatjan Achylov, Aslan Agadadayev, Amanberdi Agamammedov, Alp Arslan Begenjov, and Shatlyk Hemelyayev.
In boxing, Turkmenistan will be represented by Dowlet Muhanov, Bayramdurdy Nurmuhammedov, Daniyar Rozmetov, Abdyrahman Yklymov, and Dowlet Yslamov. The weightlifting team comprises Anamjan Rustamova, Ogulshat Amanova, Shahzadbek Matyakubov, and Bektimur Reyimov.
The kurash team consists of Ahmet Charyyev, Nurana Hezretova, Humay Jumadurdyyeva, Sabina Kadyrova, Hydyr Muhammedov, and Ylyas Muhammedov. Karate competitors include Rayan Gurbanmyradov, Dayanch Keletliyev, and Dawut Nazmyradov.
Swimming features Dawid Akopyan, Valeriya Mirenskaya, and Alan Mukhin, while track and field includes Enejan Esedova, Lukman Gurbandurdyyev, and coach Valentina Meredova. The Games, featuring 45 member nations of the Olympic Council of Asia competing across 41 sports, will officially open at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on September 19.
Financial Disagreements Derail Anticipated Heavyweight Bout Between Usyk and Wilder
Today in 04:59The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder has officially been canceled. Both camps had initially aimed to stage the blockbuster bout in the spring of 2027, generating immense excitement among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. However, negotiations between the prominent boxing stars ultimately collapsed behind closed doors.
According to prominent sports journalist Mike Coppinger and insider sources, the breakdown in talks stemmed directly from unresolved financial disputes and disagreements over purse splits. Negotiations were reportedly halted roughly three weeks ago after both sides failed to reach a mutually beneficial commercial agreement. As a result, the Ukrainian champion is currently left without a scheduled opponent, and his promotional team is not actively engaged in talks for an alternative match.
Meanwhile, rumors have surfaced regarding Deontay Wilder's potential next steps inside the squared circle. Reports indicate that Wilder has reached out to cruiserweight standout Jai Opetaia, attempting to entice him into a December 11 fight card. Speculation suggests Wilder hopes to position this high-profile matchup as a co-feature ahead of the eagerly awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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