National Guard Servicemen Became Prize Winners at the World Cup

From October 6 to 8, 2025, the final stage of the World Cup in Hand-to-Hand Combat among men and women was held in Astana. The large-scale tournament was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The competitions took place at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, where Kazakh athletes demonstrated a high level of skill and preparation. Among those who distinguished themselves were fighters of the “Burkit Team” of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who honorably represented the country and won prize places.

In the “Self-Defense” discipline, Senior Sergeant Amangeldy Toybayev took third place in the weight category up to 80 kg, while Lieutenant Colonel Aibek Kyrykbay also won a bronze medal in the 95 kg category.

In the “Hand-to-Hand Combat” discipline, National Guard servicemen again demonstrated strong results: Medet Samitaev became a bronze medalist in the 95 kg category, and Mansur Mimbulatov took bronze in the 67 kg category.

Thus, the “Burkit Team” fighters brought four bronze medals to Kazakhstan’s national team, reaffirming the high prestige and fighting spirit of the National Guard troops.

It is worth noting that national teams from 15 countries took part in this year’s tournament, giving the competition a significant international status. According to the organizers, the final became an important sporting event that strengthened international cooperation.

Press Service of the National Guard
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan