In the World Games held in China, Kazakhstan clinched the gold medal in jiu-jitsu competition.
Kazakhstan Takes Home Jiu-Jitsu Gold at the 2025 World Games
Kazakhstan made a significant impact at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, with a standout performance in the Jiu-Jitsu championship. The Central Asian nation secured at least one championship win, showcasing their strong presence in the sport.
In the under-69 kg weight class, Zhanibek Abubakirov emerged as the World Jiu-Jitsu champion. Abubakirov faced a tough challenge in the final bout against Farid Ben Ali, but managed to secure a hard-fought victory with a score of 12:9.
The Kazakhstan team also saw success in other weight classes. Aslan Kanatbek won a bronze medal in the under-62 kg division, while Nursultan Duisenkulu took home a silver medal in the under-77 kg category. Duisenkulu's opponent in the final was Lucas Andersen, but Andersen proved to be the stronger competitor, winning with a score of 11:15.
Aigan Kuukuzova, another Kazakhstan athlete, also has a bronze medal to her name from the 2009 World Games. Galina Duvanova, meanwhile, brought home a silver medal for Kazakhstan in 2022.
The 2025 World Games, held from August 7-17, featured Jiu-Jitsu alongside other sports, attracting competitors from all around the world. The Jiu-Jitsu championship saw winners from multiple countries, demonstrating the global competitiveness in the discipline.
The press service of the Committee for Sports and Physical Culture of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported on the team's success, confirming Kazakhstan's strong performance in Jiu-Jitsu at the event.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication and skill of Kazakhstan's Jiu-Jitsu athletes, and bodes well for their future in the sport. As the world of Jiu-Jitsu continues to grow and evolve, it will be exciting to see how Kazakhstan's team continues to excel.
Zhanibek Abubakirov's victory in the under-69 kg weight class extended Kazakhstan's dominance in Jiu-Jitsu, demonstrating their prowess in mixed-martial-arts. Furthermore, the global Jiu-Jitsu community witnessed the growing strength of Kazakhstan in the sport, with successful performances in various weight classes at the 2025 World Games.
