In the semifinals, Nurzat defeated the 2024 Asian champion from Japan, finishing the match with a score of 6:3. In the decisive match for the gold medal, she was set to face American Jasmine Dolores Robinson, who was the world champion among wrestlers under 20 years old in 2024.
In the first period, Nurtaeva led 1:0, but in the second, she fell behind 3:10. However, demonstrating incredible determination, she managed to make an impressive comeback and finished the match with a score of 11:10, becoming the world champion.
Thus, Nurzat Nurtaeva made history as the second athlete from Kyrgyzstan to be awarded the title of world champion among wrestlers under 23 years old. The first was Aiperi Medet kyzy in 2021.
