Petr Yan awarded Russian state medal for sports achievements

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan has been awarded a prestigious Russian state honor. He received the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd Class" in recognition of his contributions to the development of physical culture and sports. This is one of Russia's highest civilian honors. The award recognizes Yan's achievements in combat sports and his role in promoting athletics. Further details about the ceremony or timing were not provided in the announcement.