Bishkek, Oct. 30, 2026 /Kabar/. Meerim Zhumanazarova, a member of the Kyrgyz national women’s wrestling team, has won a silver medal at the World Championships currently taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan.
In the final match of the 68 kg weight category, the Kyrgyz athlete faced China’s Jia Long. Following a tense contest, Zhumanazarova was defeated by her opponent with a score of 3–4, earning her the silver medal at the world tournament.
On her path to the final, Meerim Zhumanazarova displayed a strong performance. In the round of 16, she defeated India’s Srishti Srishti 5–1. In the quarterfinals, the Kyrgyz athlete prevailed over American wrestler Kennedy Alexis Blades, winning 6–3.
In the semifinals, Zhumanazarova faced Mongolia’s Enkhsaikhan Delgermaa, securing a decisive 5–1 victory to advance to the final.
Thus, Meerim Zhumanazarova has added a silver medal from the World Women’s Wrestling Championships to the Kyrgyz national team’s tally.
