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Central Asia sports

Kyrgyz Weightlifter First to Lose Rio Olympic Medal for Doping
By Catherine Putz
Izzat Artykov tested positive for strychnine, the first athlete caught doping in the 2016 Games.

Uzbekistan's Amazing Record-Setting Gymnast Takes on Rio
By Catherine Putz
Oksana Chusovitina is the first gymnast in Olympic history to appear in seven Games.

Want to Get Married in Turkmenistan? Don’t Forget Your HIV Test
By Catherine Putz
A new law--passed during the Month of Health and Sport--mandates HIV testing before obtaining a marriage license.
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