DUSHANBE, 21.12.2018 (NIAT Khovar) — The Association of Sports Journalists of Tajikistan (ASJT) has announced the country’s top ten athletes of 2018.

The results were determined by a polling of sports journalists, reported the ASJT.

The athletes that made the list are:

Dilshod Nazarov (Athletics, Hammer Throw) — Silver medalist at the 18th Summer Asian Games and the winner of the Continental International Association of Athletics Federation Cup.

Shahriyor Daminov (Kayaking and Canoeing) — Silver medalist at the 18th Summer Asian Games and a two-time champion of the Asian U-23 Championship.

Behruz Khojazoda (Kurash and Sambo Wrestling) — Silver medalist at the 18th Asian Summer Games and the World Sambo Championship bronze medalist.

Komronshoh Ustopiriyon (Judo and Sambo) — Bronze medalist at the 18th Summer Asian Games and the winner of the Antalya Judo Grand Prix.

Shakarmamad Mirmadov Judo) — Bronze medalist at the 18th Summer Asian Games.

Khushkadam Khusravov (Sambo) — World champion.

Sorbon Latifov (Combat Sambo) — World Championship bronze medalist.

Mohru Halimova (Taekwondo) — Bronze medalist at the Asian Championship.

Somon Mahmadbekov (Judo) — Winner of the Asian Cup and the silver and bronze medalist at the European Youth Cup.

Idimoh Kholova (Boxing) — Silver winner at the Asian Cup among youths.