From March 5 to 8, 2026, the Arnold Sports Festival took place in Columbus, Ohio, USA, where Kyrgyz weightlifter Emil Moldodosov managed to win a gold medal. In his category, 102 participants competed for the awards, but thanks to his outstanding performance, Moldodosov took first place.
The Arnold Sports Festival is one of the most respected multi-sport events in the world. Founded in 1989 by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer, the festival includes competitions in various sports such as bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, and many others. Each year, the event attracts around 200,000 spectators from all over the world.
