In Bishkek, at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace, the national championship in sports wrestling for young athletes under the age of 17 (U17) has started.
Present at the opening ceremony were Ulan Kydyrbaev, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, representatives of the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as wrestlers, coaches, and spectators from various parts of the country.
In his speech, Ulan Kydyrbaev congratulated everyone on the beginning of the competition and wished the young participants success and high achievements. He emphasized that such events play a key role in developing the sports skills of youth and in forming a reserve for the national team.
Athletes who take I, II, and III places in the championship will be awarded medals and diplomas, as well as the opportunity to join the national team of Kyrgyzstan.
The main objectives of these competitions are to promote women's wrestling, enhance the level of sports mastery, advocate for a healthy lifestyle, and combat drug addiction, alcoholism, and smoking. Additionally, there are plans for selection into the national team for participation in the Asian Championship, World Championship, and other international tournaments in 2026.
On the first day of the championship, competitions among girls under 17 years old are taking place. Matches are held in weight categories: 40, 43, 46, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69, and 73 kg.
The final matches are scheduled for 17:00.
