On the May 18th announcement of the World Preliminary 40 list, a conspicuous figure drew attention. The Cangzhou Lions foreign aid, Ahmadov, who suffered two broken ribs, was on the list. According to Sports Weekly, despite his injuries, Ahmadov resolutely chose to survive the crucial tournament by injecting painkillers.
The 34-year-old frontcourt stalwart, despite the years etched on his face and having suited up for the Uzbekistan national team for more than a hundred World A matches, has an untouchable pain that has always been deep in his heart - that of the
World Cup
The stage. So when the horn blew for the Final 40, Ahmadov decided not to wait any longer, he wanted to seize this last opportunity and give his best to bring his career to a successful conclusion.
