Ajikanov, Nurkanat secured an Olympic qualification license
Headline: Kazakh Karatekas Triumph in Paris: Ajiqanov Nabs "Gold," Secures Olympic Spot
Hey there! Let's dive into the world of karate and celebrate some major wins by our Kazakh athletes.
The one and only, Nurkanaat Ajiqanov, has nailed it yet again! He snatched the coveted "gold" in the 75kg weight category at the ongoing World Qualification Tournament in the City of Lights - Paris. This victory not only earned him bragging rights but also sealed a spot for him in the Tokyo Olympics.
It's not just Ajiqanov who's bringing home the glory, though. The Kazakhstan karate team is pretty much unstoppable. They've already bagged three Olympic licenses, thanks to the impressive performances of Darkhan Assadilov and Moldir Zhanbyrbay who qualified earlier.
Karate is set to make its grand Olympic debut from August 6 to 8. Excitement is building up, and the Kazakh teams' stellar performances are definitely fueling the hype!
Now, you might be wondering about the standings of our other star performers, Assadilov and Zhanbyrbay. While Zhanbyrbay is making waves as a world champion in the Female Kumite -50kg category[1], there's been a bit of a silence around Assadilov's recent performances directly linked to Olympic qualifications. As for Ajiqanov, he's yet to make significant waves in the realm of recent international competitions.
Keep your eyes peeled for updates from the World Karate Federation (WKF) or other credible sources to get the latest on our athletes' Olympic qualification journey! That's all for now, folks. Until next time, keep your feet firmly planted and your spirit soaring high, just like our Kazakh karatekas!
[1] World Games 2025: https://www.theworldgames.org/
- darkhan Assadilov and Moldir Zhanbyrbay have already secured Olympic licenses, joining the ranks of the Kazakh karate team that topped sports headlines after Nurkanaat Ajiqanov's victory in Paris.
- The Tokyo Olympics will see the grand Olympic debut of karate, with Nurkanaat Ajiqanov being one of the three Karatekas from Kazakhstan who will represent their nation, armed with licenses in their quest for gold.
- Apart from Nurkanaat Ajiqanov, Moldir Zhanbyrbay has been a force to reckon with in the sports world, topping the Female Kumite -50kg category and contributing to Kazakhstan's claim of multiple licenses in the Paris World Qualification Tournament.
