The winners of the world championships were honored in the Karaganda region

Athletes who won medals at four World Championships and the Islamic Solidarity Games were congratulated in the Karaganda region.

Serik Sapiev, Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, noted that a lot of work is being done in the region to develop sports and create conditions for both young people and professionals.

— Thank you for your hard work and the result! Special thanks to the coaches, medical staff and all the teams. Together we can make the Karaganda region even more athletic. Forward to new victories! — said Serik Sapiev.

The team of the Karaganda region performed well at the World Kyokushin Karate Championship, held in Tokyo. Our athletes have won six medals.

Nikita Garas became a three-time world champion in the absolute weight category. He has been practicing karate for more than twenty years. He also has four Asian champion titles, three Japanese champion titles and many national-level victories.

— There were no difficulties at the World Cup: we were well prepared. Back in April, at the Japanese championship, we studied the technique of possible opponents and chose the right tactics for them. In the world championship, I won all the fights in the first round. I am especially pleased with the final — I spent it on a roll," said the champion.

Another World karate Championship was held in Portugal. Kazakhstan was represented by four Karaganda residents, and each returned with a medal: one gold, two silver and one bronze. The fights were short — up to two points, which complicated the fight, but the athletes showed character and the will to win.

Ten-year-old Nurdaulet Amangeldi, who already holds the title of world champion, won silver this time. He had three fights: he won two and lost one.

— I didn't have enough speed and a little technique. The opponent was faster. I will train hard. I will definitely take gold next year in Latvia," the young athlete says confidently.

Viktor Eshkin, President of the Karaganda Regional Karate Federation WKF, won his fifth world title in kumite among veterans aged 56-65.

— Athletes from 18 countries participated in the championship. Initially, there were the same number of competitors in my category, but after learning that I showed up, some withdrew. I had three fights, meeting with strong karatekas from Italy and France, — Victor Eshkin shared.

Nikita Tarnakin, another pupil of the karate school, became the best at the Islamic Solidarity Games. The jiu-jitsu masters also distinguished themselves here: Almatai Zhiger won gold, Azhar Salykova — silver.

The national team of the Karaganda region also successfully competed at the World Jiu-jitsu Championships in Thailand, taking three gold, one silver and four bronze medals. As a result, the national team of Kazakhstan, which included Karaganda residents, took the first team place among 65 countries.

Karaganda sambo wrestlers brought a gold and three bronze medals from the World Championships in Bishkek, confirming the high level of the regional martial arts school.