Successfully clinched the rating tournament: Yakutyan emerges victorious in Mongolian wrestling event
Kin Konstantin, the bone-crushing grappler and captain of the Sakha team, sealed his victory at the Ulaanbaрат Open's 70kg class in the smoky city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This thrilling showdown marked Konstantin's first significant international triumph.
In the prelims of this high-stakes tournament, featuring a lineup of mat beasts from a dozen countries, the two-time Yarygin Cup champ showcased his dominance. He delivered a 5:1 thrashing to former European and World Champ Zagir Shahiyev and mercifully ended South Korean Jin Su's hopes with a 6:0 beating. The semis pitted Konstantin against homeboy Usuhbaayar Baatarhuu, who was promptly crushed 10:0.
Facing off in the championship match was the World Championships under 23 bronze medalist, Ali Akbar Fazli Haliili from Iran. The first round ended 1:0 in Konstantin's favor, but he quickly racked up another five points for a 6:0 victory.
Now, the celebratory drinking is over, and it's back to business for Kaprynov. His sights are set on the national championship in Moscow at the end of June, where he aims to snag a spot on the Russian team eyeing the World Championships in Croatia.
Despite some gaps in Konstantin's competitive history as a Yarygin Tournament silver medalist (details unavailable) and his potential flexing between weight classes[2][3], this kid's a powerhouse worthy of keeping an eye on. His impressive performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open sets a promising precedent for more high-level wrestling action in the future.
Kin Konstantin will continue focusing on wrestling, given his recent victory at the Ulaanbaatar Open's 70kg class. As he prepares for the national championship in Moscow at the end of June, he aspires to qualify for the World Championships in Croatia, showcasing his dominance in sports.
