The Asian Sambo Championship for Masters was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, bringing together the continent’s top athletes — including representatives of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In the weight category up to 64 kg, Private Yerzhan Konurov from military unit 6505 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan delivered a brilliant performance. He claimed the gold medal, raising the flag of Kazakhstan to the top of the podium.

“I am grateful to the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov, Head of the Physical Training and Sports Department of the Main Command, Colonel Satzhan Abishev, and everyone who supported me. This victory is the result of teamwork, trust, and the support of our command,” said Yerzhan Konurov following the award ceremony.

It is worth noting that Yerzhan was introduced to professional sports by his father, Kaiyrzhan Konuruly, a Master of Sports of the USSR in classical wrestling. Following in his father’s footsteps, Yerzhan has dedicated more than 20 years to sambo and has achieved remarkable results. He became the Champion of Kazakhstan in 2022 among Masters of Sports, took third place in 2023, and in 2024 reclaimed the national title. His international achievements include silver at the 2023 Asian Championship and bronze in 2024. In addition to sambo, he has also excelled in judo, winning silver in 2022 and becoming Kazakhstan’s judo champion in 2023.

Today, his trophy collection has grown with another prestigious international award.

We congratulate our champion and wish him continued success both in sports and in service!

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

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/980350?lang=kk