Kazakhstan's Judo athletes secure medals on the inaugural day of the Universiade competition
In an exciting start to the judo competition, the national judo team of Kazakhstan claimed two bronze medals on the first day.
In the 60kg weight category, Aman Bakytzhan delivered a strong performance, securing a bronze medal. His opponent in the bronze medal match was Luka Modebadze from Georgia, whom he defeated with a confident display.
Meanwhile, in the 66kg weight class, Nurkanat Serikbayev showcased a powerful performance in the bronze medal match, defeating Mykyta Holoborodko from Ukraine. However, the specific competition in which Serikbayev won his medal remains unspecified.
According to reports from the Olympic, Ferenc Fedora claimed the bronze medal in the -60kg category at the European Youth Olympic Festival. The bronze medal contest in the -66kg category was between Jihyuk Yang and Channyeong Kim, as per the International Judo Federation (IJF) report, though the exact winner was not explicitly named in the provided results.
The national judo team's impressive performance on the first day of the competition has set a high standard for the rest of the tournament. With two bronze medals already in their possession, the team is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming matches.
[References] 1. Olympic - European Youth Olympic Festival 2025 Results 2. IJF - Judo Results - European Youth Olympic Festival 2025 3. Olympic - Judo Results 4. IJF - Judo Results 5. IJF - European Youth Olympic Festival 2025 Report
The Kazakhstan national judo team's successful start at the competition includes bronze medals in both the 60kg and 66kg weight classes. Aman Bakytzhan secured the 60kg bronze with a win over Luka Modebadze, while Nurkanat Serikbayev claimed the 66kg bronze medal, but the specific tournament remains unspecified.
