Bishkek, Oct. 1, 2026 /Kabar/. At the 20th Asian Games currently taking place in Japan, Kyrgyzstani wrestler Zholaman Sharshenbekov has advanced to the final of the Greco-Roman wrestling competition.
The athlete competes in the under-60 kg weight category. He began his campaign in the Round of 16, where he first defeated an opponent from South Korea with a score of 9–0. Subsequently, in the quarterfinals, he overcame a wrestler from Turkmenistan, winning 8–0.
In the semifinals, the Kyrgyzstani wrestler routed his opponent from Iraq 10–0 in just 40 seconds, securing his spot in the final ahead of schedule.
Sharshenbekov will now compete for the Asian Games gold medal.
