Kyrgyzstan's Sezim Zhumanazarova wins wrestling bronze in Poland
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At a glance
- Sezim Zhumanazarova of Kyrgyzstan secured a bronze medal at an international wrestling tournament held in Poland.
- She competed in the under-59 kg weight category, winning her initial match against Polish athletes.
- Guldana Tashtanbekova also won a bronze medal for Kyrgyzstan in the under-65 kg category, while Meirim Zhumanazarova claimed gold in the under-69 kg division.
Kyrgyzstan's Sezim Zhumanazarova has earned a bronze medal at an international wrestling competition in Poland. Competing in the under-59 kilogram weight class, Zhumanazarova began her tournament with a victory over competitors from Poland.
Although she was scheduled to face a Norwegian athlete for the third-place match, her opponent did not appear on the mat, resulting in Zhumanazarova being awarded the bronze medal. The Kyrgyz Wrestling Federation reported on the athlete's success.
Another bronze medal for Kyrgyzstan was secured by Guldana Tashtanbekova, who competed in the under-65 kilogram category. Tashtanbekova demonstrated strong performance, winning three out of her four bouts.
Adding to the team's success, Meirim Zhumanazarova, Sezim's older sister, clinched a gold medal in the under-69 kilogram weight class, highlighting a strong showing for the Kyrgyz athletes at the tournament.
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