The athlete competed in the weight category up to 70 kg and began his performance from the 1/8 finals.
In his first match, he faced the current European champion from Russia (in the category up to 65 kg) and managed to secure a victory. Next, Akmataliev defeated a representative from Moldova.
In the semifinal match, the Kyrgyzstani wrestler fought against a competitor from Kazakhstan and managed to clinch victory at the last second with a decisive throw worth 4 points.
In the final, Ernazar faced an American athlete and finished the match with a score of 3:2 in his favor.
Thus, Akmataliev took first place and was awarded a gold medal.
The bronze medal in this weight category was won by Zalkarbek Tabaldiev.
Rustam Kakharo also competed in the 70 kg category. He started from the 1/8 finals, where he was defeated by Tabaldiev.
Weight category up to 70 kg
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasiliy Dyakon (Moldova) — 6:1
Semi-final
Mayis Aliyev (Kazakhstan) - Ernazar Akmataliev — 9:12
Final
Ernazar Akmataliev - Alec William Pontaléo (USA) — 3:2
