The Ljubomir Ivanovic Gedza Memorial tournament was held on August 5 in Belgrade. Mahmudov competed in the tournament in the weight category up to 77, where a total of 9 athletes were declared. The Kyrgyzstani started from the 1/4 final stage, where he defeated the 2022 vice world champion Zoltan Levai from Hungary. In the semi-finals, Makhmudov defeated another representative of Hungary, Attila Tosmagi, and reached the final. In the decisive fight, the current world champion defeated the 27-year-old bronze medalist of the Russian championship Adlet Tyulyubaev. In the final protocol, Makhmudov took 1st place and won the gold medal
Source: Kyrgyz National News Agency