Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- From 6 to 9 July, the Turkish capital Ankara will host the WT Turkish Open taekwondo tournament. The national team of Uzbekistan went to Turkey to participate in these prestigious competitions. Competitions are held according to the G2 classification, athletes who win in their weight categories will record 20 points in their assets in the world and Olympic ratings.

The coaching staff of the national team selected 11 fighters to participate in this tournament. The team includes such names as two-time World Cup winner Nikita Rafalovich, Asian champion Jasur Jaysunov, Asian Games medalist Madinabonu Mannopova. The composition of the national team of Uzbekistan:

Men:

-54 kg: Omonjon Otajonov

-68 kg: Diyorbek Tukhliboev, Najmiddin Kosimkhudjaev

-74 kg: Jasur Jaysunov

+87 kg: Nikita Rafalovich

Women:

-49 kg: Madinabonu Mannopova

-53 kg: Charos Kayumova and Sitora Ergashev

-57 kg: Madina Mirabzalova

-67 kg: Feruza Sodikova and Ozoda Sobirjonova