Atyrau athlete became world champion in kettlebell lifting

The Indian city of New Delhi is hosting the World Kettlebell Lifting Championship. Atyrau athlete Rishat Galiakhmetov became the World Champion in the 95 kg weight category, playing for the national team of Kazakhstan, the Regional Communications Service reports.

234 athletes from 13 countries of the world take part in the competition.

“Three sportsmen from Atyrau region participate. On the first day of the competition, Rishat Galiakhmetov became the World Champion - 95 kg, now two of our athletes Doskali Doskaliyev - 90 kg, Alpamys Aitmukhanov - 73 kg will test their strength,” head coach Sergey Gridchin said.

Atyrau athletes, including Rishat Galiakhmetov, have been lifting weights for over 10 years. This year he also received a gold medal at the Asian Championships in Shchuchinsk.