Kyrgyz wrestler Asan Dzhanybekov wins gold in Poland tournament
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At a glance
- Asan Dzhanybekov of Kyrgyzstan won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at an international tournament in Poland.
- Competing in the 87 kg weight class, Dzhanybekov defeated opponents from Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Ukraine, and Armenia.
- The tournament, "Ziolkowski, Pytlasinski & Poland Open 2026," is being held in Warsaw, with Kyrgyz national teams participating in Greco-Roman and women's wrestling.
Kyrgyzstan's national Greco-Roman wrestling team secured a significant victory as Asan Dzhanybekov clinched a gold medal at the "Ziolkowski, Pytlasinski & Poland Open 2026" international tournament held in Poland.
Dzhanybekov showcased his dominance in the 87 kg weight category, navigating through four challenging bouts. His path to the final included victories over fellow Kyrgyz wrestler Azat Salidinov with a score of 4-0, followed by wins against Tamas Levai of Hungary (5-2) and Yaroslav Filchakov of Ukraine (4-1).
The final match saw Dzhanybekov face Gevorg Tadevosyan of Armenia. Dzhanybekov secured the gold medal with a decisive 6-0 victory, capping off an impressive performance throughout the tournament.
The "Ziolkowski, Pytlasinski & Poland Open 2026" tournament is taking place in Warsaw, with both the men's Greco-Roman and women's wrestling national teams representing Kyrgyzstan. Dzhanybekov's win highlights the strength and skill of Kyrgyz wrestlers on the international stage.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.