The tournament, named Muhamet Malo, which is the second in the ranking list for 2026, will be held in Tirana from February 25 to March 1.
The Kyrgyzstani will compete in the weight category up to 82 kilograms and has already been included in the national team.
This competition will be only the second for Akzhol after his successful performance at the Olympic Games in Paris, where he won a bronze medal.
It is worth noting that in November 2025, Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Games held in Saudi Arabia.
