International Belt Wrestling Tournament

The grand opening of the traditional international belt wrestling tournament among men and women, dedicated to the memory of an outstanding statesman and public figure, a native of Aktobe Marat Ospanov, took place in the Zhastar аrena sports complex.

Deputy Akim of the region Zholdas Batyrkhan, President of the Republican Belt Wrestling Federation Rafik Valiev, Acting rector Nadiyar Musin and Marat Ospanova’s sister Mayra Ospanova made welcoming remarks at the event. They noted the invaluable contribution of the scientist to the development of parliamentarism and the socio-economic sphere of Independent Kazakhstan, and wished good luck to the athletes. The university’s creative teams performed in honor of the competition. It should be noted that the tournament was attended by athletes from various regions of Kazakhstan, as well as from foreign countries — Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

According to the results of the competitions, in which 224 athletes tested their strength, the winners and prize-winners in 21 weight categories were determined. Kazakhstani wrestlers won 12 gold, 9 silver and 22 bronze medals, and raised the flag of our country on a pedestal. The wrestlers of the university contributed to the treasury of the educational institution, winning 1 gold and 3 bronze medals. In addition, wrestlers from Tajikistan won 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals, wrestlers from Uzbekistan — 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze, Russian athletes — 1 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze, and representatives of Kyrgyzstan — 3 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze medals.

Congratulations to the winners of the competition! The traditional tournament was held at a high level this year as well.