A criminal case has been opened against a Greco-Roman wrestling coach in Tashkent. He is accused of domestic violence.

A criminal case has been opened in Tashkent against a Greco-Roman wrestling coach accused of domestic violence. His wife filed a complaint alleging systematic beatings, after which she was issued a restraining order.

According to the Nemolchi.uz project, the case is classified under Part 3 of Article 126-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which pertains to domestic violence. An investigation is currently underway.

The incident became public on August 25. The woman reported that her husband, a master of sports in Greco-Roman wrestling and a coach, regularly physically abused and threatened her. The couple is raising two young children: a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.

In addition to physical abuse, the woman stated that her husband failed to provide for the family financially, forcing her to take out loans to support the children.

After contacting law enforcement, she was issued a restraining order and referred for a forensic medical examination.

Social services representatives also contacted the victim, adding her to the social protection registry for further support. The woman refused placement in a rehabilitation center because she owns her own home.

After the information became widely publicized, the Fit City gym chain, where the trainer works, and its staff publicly condemned the incident, expressing their rejection of any form of domestic violence.

It was previously reported that a 35-year-old woman in Tashkent sought medical and legal assistance after being beaten by her partner yet again. However, according to eyewitnesses, she did not receive adequate protection, and a law enforcement officer who arrived asked her to write a statement declaring that she had no complaints against her partner.