Atyrau wrestler became world champion in Kazak kuresi

Atyrau wrestler Akylbek Amanuly for the first time among teenagers became the world champion in Kazak kuresi, the Regional Communications Service of Atyrau region reports.

In the city of Astana, from December 12 to 14, the World Championship in Kazak kuresi was held at the Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov. 350 wrestlers from almost 40 states took part in the competitions covering three groups - adult, youth, youth. In accordance with the program of competitions among teenagers and youth, the strongest in five weight categories were determined. And adults competed in 12 weight categories.

“We have been preparing for this competition for a year. First, Akylbek passed the championship of Kazakhstan in Shymkent, where he won a ticket to the world championship in the 46 kg weight category. Now, having come to such a major competition, he became the world junior champion for the first time. I believe that the success of my student is a reward for our work, - said senior coach Kenzhebek Kuzembayev.

On the last day of the competition, the athlete Akylbek Amanuly, who competed among juniors, passed the qualifying stage and beat the Georgian wrestler in the semifinals, and defeated the Indian athlete in the final.