At the Arnold Sports Festival, which took place from March 5 to 8, 2026, in Ohio, weightlifter Emil Moldodosov from Kyrgyzstan won a gold medal. This event is one of the largest multi-sport events in the USA, as reported on the official festival website citing a source.
In the competition, which featured over a thousand weightlifters, Emil Moldodosov competed in a category where 102 athletes vied for medals. As a result, he took first place and won the gold award.
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Arnold Sports Festival, formerly known as the "Arnold Classic," was founded in 1989 by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer and is considered one of the most significant multi-sport festivals in the world.
The festival takes place in Columbus, Ohio, and includes competitions in bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, and other sports. Each year, the event attracts up to 200,000 spectators from around the world.
