Kazakhstan’s Yussuf Ashrapov wins gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships in US
Kazakhstan’s Yussuf Ashrapov has claimed gold in the men’s 72 kg Greco-Roman wrestling category at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, USA, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
In the final, Ashrapov faced Armenia’s Gaspar Terteryan, securing a narrow 4-3 victory in a closely contested bout.
Earlier, Kazakhstan’s Aibek Aitbekov also won gold in the men’s 60 kg category. He defeated Ukraine’s Yevhen Pokovba 5-4 in the semifinals before claiming a convincing 13-4 victory over Azerbaijan’s Elmir Aliyev in the final.
Two other Kazakh wrestlers are still competing for medals at the championships.
In the 87 kg category, Temirlan Turdakyn advanced to the final after defeating a Russian wrestler 2-1. He will face Iran’s Yasin Ali Yazdi in the gold medal bout.
Meanwhile, in the 130 kg category, Jokhar Uzarov will compete for bronze after losing his semifinal match.