The National Guard Championship in hand-to-hand combat among servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has concluded in Petropavlovsk. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of international-class master of sports Captain Azamat Nurpeisov. The competition took place at the “Bereke” sports complex and brought together around 50 National Guard athletes from across Kazakhstan.

Over the course of three days, representatives of seven teams competed for medals in seven weight categories. From the very first bouts, participants demonstrated a high level of training, spectacular fights, and true sporting skill. The tournament, held for the fifth time, once again revealed many promising athletes. The final matches, marked by intense and uncompromising competition, attracted particular attention.

According to the overall team standings, first place was taken by the regional command “Batys.” The Academy of the National Guard claimed second place, while the regional command “Shygys” finished third.

The winners and prize-winners were awarded by Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Major General Bekaidar Kazkeev, Commander of the regional command “Ortalyk” Colonel Nurlan Mukhamedov, Azamat Nurpeisov’s father Erik Kabdullauly, and other distinguished guests.

It is worth noting that the winners of the individual standings will now begin preparations for the upcoming Kazakhstan Cup.

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/1221911?lang=kk