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Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to hold a master-class in Abkhazia

Khabib Nurmagemedov is the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, , having held the title since April 2018

Khabib Nurmagemedov is the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion.

SUKHUM / AQW'A -- The visit of the reigning mixed martial arts champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to Abkhazia is planned for spring this year.

The current UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to visit Abkhazia after the normalisation of the coronavirus epidemiological situation. Edgar Gvazava, director of the "Goodwill Ambassadors of Abkhazia" foundation, announced on his Facebook page .

According to Gvazava, Nurmagomedov plans to hold a master-class for young athletes of Abkhazia and a meeting with the country's leadership.

Nurmagomedov discussed plans for a visit to Abkhazia at a meeting with the founder of the movement of Goodwill Ambassadors, current state adviser of Russia, Inal Ardzinba.

"Nurmagomedov conveyed the best wishes to the youth of Abkhazia, the growing generation, success in sports and the advice not to be satisfied with what has already been achieved," Edgar Gvazava noted.

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