For the first time, the city of Turkestan is hosting the National Sambo Championship among servicemen of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The tournament, held at the Bekzat Sattarkhanov Sports Complex, has brought together military personnel and officers from National Guard units across the country.

The official opening ceremony began with a moment of silence in memory of those who died in the line of duty. Among the honored guests were Deputy Chief of the Turkestan Region Police Department Bauyrzhan Sapar, Commander of the Turkestan Brigade Talgat Mazhimbekov, and Honored Coach of Kazakhstan Abdysadyk Khalilayev, who all wished the athletes fair competition and success on the mat.

Special words of gratitude were expressed by the parents of Private Dosbol Sapar, who died in the line of duty in 2016. They thanked the National Guard’s leadership for preserving their son’s memory and honoring his name through such meaningful events.

Following the opening ceremony, approximately 70 athletes took to the mat to begin the first bouts. Participants were divided into 7 teams and competed in various weight categories.

According to Colonel Satzhan Abishev, Head of the Physical Training and Sports Department of the National Guard’s General Command, the championship includes winners of national and Asian tournaments, as well as medalists of international competitions. He noted that while this is the first time the event is being held in Turkestan, there are plans to rotate the venue across other regions in the future.

The tournament will run for three days, with guardsmen competing in 10 weight categories. The final matches are scheduled for July 16.

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

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1034468?lang=kk