Shovkhal issued a playful challenge to Arman Tsarukyan, offering 500,000 rubles if Tsarukyan can score a point on him in one minute of wrestling. The challenge was made during a casual interaction, with Shovkhal mentioning he is preparing to wrestle an Olympic champion. Tsarukyan accepted the challenge, expressing confidence he could score. Shovkhal even offered to give up a leg in the exchange. The interaction appeared light-hearted but reflects the competitive nature between high-level grapplers. The video of this exchange was captured by Nika Kelekhsashvili.
