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Kyrgyzstan Swimmers Clinch Eight Medals at Astana Tournament

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Athletes from Kyrgyzstan secured eight medals at the AOSI 2026 International Swimming Competition in Astana.
  • The team's haul included two gold, two silver, and four bronze medals across various events.
  • Swimmers from multiple countries, including Kazakhstan, Iran, China, Russia, and Thailand, participated in the West Asian Championships.

Kyrgyzstan's swimmers achieved significant success at the AOSI 2026 International Swimming Competition, also known as the West Asian Championships, held in Astana on August 1-2. The team returned with a total of eight medals, showcasing their growing prowess in the sport.

The Kyrgyz contingent earned two gold medals, two silver medals, and four bronze medals. Artem Baryshev was a standout performer, winning gold in the 100-meter breaststroke and securing a silver in the 50-meter breaststroke. Kanaiym Tyumenbaeva clinched the gold medal in the 200-meter freestyle event.

Further adding to the medal count, Egor Generalov took home a silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle. The bronze medalists included Michel Nasredinova in the 100-meter backstroke, David Dolzhenkov also in the 100-meter backstroke, Dastan Isaev in the 200-meter butterfly, and Arina Shishmareva in the 50-meter breaststroke.

The athletes were guided by coaches Meruert Dostaeva, Alexander Zavarinsky, and Pavel Gonchar. The competition featured swimmers from a diverse range of nations, including Kazakhstan, Iran, China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Thailand, highlighting the regional significance of the event.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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