He competed in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting his journey from the 1/8 finals.
In his first match, the Kyrgyz faced the current European champion from Russia (in the category up to 65 kg) and won, after which he defeated a wrestler from Moldova in the next round.
To reach the finals, Akmataliev battled a representative from Kazakhstan, managing to clinch victory in the last seconds with a 4-point throw.
In the final match, the Kyrgyz faced an athlete from the USA and won by a narrow margin — 3:2.
Thus, Akmataliev took first place and earned a gold medal.
The bronze medal in the same category was awarded to Zalkarbek Tabaldiev.
Rustam Kakharo also participated in this weight category. He started from the 1/8 finals but lost to Tabaldiev.
Weight category up to 70 kg
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasily Diakon (Moldova) — 6:1
Semi-finals
Mais Aliyev (Kazakhstan) - Ernazar Akmataliev — 9:12
Final
Ernazar Akmataliev - Alec William Pontaléo (USA) — 3:2
