He competes in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting from the quarterfinals.
Akmataliyev's first opponent was Ibrahim Ibrahimov from Russia, who is the current European champion in the 65 kg weight class. Akmataliev, holding the title of Asian champion in his weight category, found himself in a difficult situation, trailing 0:3, but ultimately managed to secure a victory and advance further in the tournament.
Other Kyrgyz wrestlers competing in the same weight category include Zalkarbek Tabaldiev and Rustam Kaharov, who faced each other in the quarterfinals. Tabaldiev confidently won with a score of 12:1, also making it to the next stage.
Weight up to 70 kg
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Rustamjan Kaharov — 12:1
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasily Diakon (Moldova)
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Kaloyan Atanasov (Bulgaria)
