The 4th Asian and Oceania Traditional Karate Championship was held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan was represented in the competition by 10 athletes and coaches. Our compatriots successfully performed in the championship taking 6 prizes.

Ihlas Annagurbanov, Damir Allaberdiev and Cherkez Myratdurdyev as part of the team took 1st place in kata. Nurgeldi Annagurbanov and Meilis Charyev took 2nd place and Dovlet Berdyev took 3rd place.

In addition, Nurgeldi Annagurbanov became the winner in the En-bu section. Damir Allaberdiev and Nurgeldi Annanepesov took 2nd place in the kihon technique. Selim Myratberdiev became the bronze medalist in the individual championship.

The athletes who distinguished themselves at the competitions were awarded certificates of honor and medals.

The Turkmen sporty newspaper