The Kyrgyz wrestler competed in the under 77 kg category and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.
During the competition, he achieved victories over opponents from Japan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, which allowed him to reach the final.
On April 7, in the decisive match, Makhmudov faced a wrestler from Iran and managed to secure a hard-fought victory.
This award became his fourth gold medal at the Asian Championships.
The competition bracket for the under 77 kg category can be represented as follows:
1/8 finals
Akjol Makhmudov - Isami Horikita (Japan) — 7:3
1/4 finals
Akjol Makhmudov - Kahraman Kysymetov (Kazakhstan) — 9:1
Semi-finals
Akjol Makhmudov - Doniyorhon Nakibov (Uzbekistan) — 9:0
Final
Akjol Makhmudov - Ali Zabiholla Osku (Iran) — 3:3, with Makhmudov winning
