Muay thai finals among highlights as action continues at Ashgabat 2017

By Nick Butler
Thursday, 21 September 2017

Muay thai finals took place today at Ashgabat 2017 ©IFMA

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Medet Hallygurbanow celebrates a home belt wrestling gold in the under 60kg division ©Ashgabat 2017

Fighters from Turkmenistan and India clash in belt wrestling ©Ashgabat 2017

Bowling is among sports in which competition has begun today at Ashgabat 2017 ©Ashgabat 2017

Equestrian jumping competition has also begun today ©Ashgabat 2017

Musicians at a welcome party for delegates attending the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games ©OCA

OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah pictured speaking at the welcome party ©OCA

Australian Olympic Committee chief John Coates, left, chats with Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah ©OCA

Futsal competition at Ashgabat 2017 ©Ashgabat 2017

Photographers gathered for a muay thai medals presentation ©IFMA

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