Karaganda young judoists won medals at the Asian Championship

The Asian Junior Judo Championship was held in Amman (Jordan). Young athletes from Japan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and other countries competed in one of the main continental starts of the season. Pupils of the sports schools of the village of Agadyr, "Zhan Sunkar", the boarding school named after A. Moldagulova and the regional integrated sports school performed from the Karaganda region. As a result, we won four medals.

Sanjar Yerulanuly fought in the 100 kg weight category and became the Asian champion. His mentor is Hasen Sakeev.

Ruslana Makhatova (weight category + 78 kg, coach – Kayrat Jumabek)

and Aisha Altay (weight category 70 kg, coach – Dastan Manabayev) won silver medals.

Aizat Naukenova (weight category 48 kg, coach – Eldos Abishev) took the bronze.

It is noted that participation in the championship not only allowed young athletes to test their strength, but also to earn rating points. Based on the experience gained, the winners and prize-winners will prepare for the next major competitions of the season, including the Junior World Championships.

According  to the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region