The tournament, named Muhamet Malo, which is the second ranking event of 2026, is scheduled to be held from February 25 to March 1 in the capital of the country, Tirana.
Makhmudov, representing the national team of Kyrgyzstan, will compete in the weight category up to 82 kilograms.
For Akzhol, this will be the second tournament as part of the national team after his successful performance at the Olympic Games in Paris, where he won a bronze medal.
Additionally, in November 2025, the Kyrgyz wrestler won a gold medal at the Islamic Games held in Saudi Arabia.
