In the 82-kilogram category, Makhmudov won against an opponent from Kazakhstan, but in the quarterfinals, he was stopped by an athlete from Azerbaijan.
This tournament was only the second for Akjol as part of the national team after his bronze success at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Additionally, it is worth noting that in November 2025, Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Games held in Saudi Arabia.
