Bishkek, Nov. 2, 2026 /Kabar/. The national team of Kyrgyzstan won five medals, two silver and three bronze at the World Wrestling Championships, which took place from October 24 to November 1 in Astana. State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reports.
Twenty-two athletes from Kyrgyzstan participated in the world championships, which featured Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women’s wrestling.
In the Greco-Roman wrestling events, Akzhol Makhmudov (competing in the under 82 kg weight category) and Amantur Ismailov (under 72 kg) won bronze medals.
In women’s wrestling, Meerim Zhumanazarova (under 68 kg) secured a silver medal.
In freestyle wrestling, Ernazar Akmataliev (under 70 kg) won a silver medal, while Malik Shavaev (under 86 kg) took home a bronze.
In the team standings, Kyrgyzstan’s national team placed fifth in freestyle wrestling, tenth in women’s wrestling, and 14th in Greco-Roman wrestling.
In total, the Kyrgyzstani wrestlers concluded the World Championships with five medals.
