The XV Asian Senior Kurash Championship has successfully concluded at a high organizational level in Dushanbe, the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The prestigious continental competition, held from June 11 to 15, brought together over 200 athletes, coaches, officials, and guests from nearly 25 Asian countries. Over the course of two days, the kurash gilams showcased high skill, strong will, and a true sporting spirit, with fans witnessing uncompromising and exciting bouts.
Throughout the championship, the conditions created by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Committee for Youth and Sports, and the Tajikistan Kurash Federation were highly praised by participants and guests. The reception of delegations, transportation, accommodation, security, volunteer activities, and competition organization were all carried out at the level of international standards.
On behalf of the World Kurash Family, we express our sincere gratitude to the organizing committee headed by Mr. Abdumalik Orifov, President of the Tajikistan Kurash Federation, as well as all partner organizations, specialists, volunteers, and media representatives.
The second day of the championship was also filled with intense rivalry and fierce competition. Notably, the men’s +120 kg final became one of the brightest and most anticipated bouts of the competition. The decisive match between the reigning Asian champion and host country representative Shakarmamad Mirmamatov and Uzbekistan’s Shokhrukhkhon Bakhtiyorov kept thousands of fans on their feet. At the conclusion of the uncompromising contest, Shokhrukhkhon Bakhtiyorov claimed victory by a narrow margin, earning the prestigious title of Asian champion.
During the championship, two-time world champion, three-time Asian champion, and Asian Games winner Khilola Ortikboeva added another significant achievement to her rich athletic career, securing her fourth Asian championship title.
2023 world champion Jamshid Mamatrakhimov also performed admirably on the Dushanbe gilams, enriching his medal collection with an Asian Championship gold medal.
Experienced athletes and multiple-time world and Asian champion Sherali Juraev took home the silver medal in the -120 kg weight category.
In the overall team medal standings, the Uzbekistan national team claimed first place, with a tally of 10 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
The host nation, Tajikistan, took second place with 4 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medal.
The third place went to the Republic of Korea team, who secured 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal.
Additionally, the national teams of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, India, Afghanistan, and Thailand also returned to their home countries with medals from the Asian Championship.
The XV Asian Championship not only determined the winners and prize-winners but also served to further strengthen the bonds of friendship, solidarity, and mutual respect among the peoples of Asia.
For four days, Dushanbe became a true center of Kurash, once again demonstrating the ever-growing international prestige of the sport. Until future meetings — farewell, Dushanbe! See you at new victories and new championships!
The list of winners and prize-winners from the second day can be found below.
Seniors Men -90 kg
Gold (1st place): SAMANDARBEK SADINOV (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): Agamyrat Bashimov (TKM)
Bronze (3rd place): Khaznazar Nazarov (TJK)
Bronze (3rd place): Aktilek Kultaev (KGZ)
Seniors Men -100 kg
Gold (1st place): JAMSHID MAMATRAKHIMOV (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): SAIDJAMOL ALIMARDONOV (TJK)
Bronze (3rd place): Ylham Kemalov (TKM)
Bronze (3rd place): Mohammad Zaher Sarwari (AFG)
Seniors Men -120 kg
Gold (1st place): SHARIFJON NAZRIEV (TJK)
Silver (2nd place): SHERALI JURAEV (UZB)
Bronze (3rd place): OROZBEK ALMAZBEKOV (KGZ)
Bronze (3rd place): Sujit Kumar Singh (IND)
Seniors Men +120 kg
Gold (1st place): SHOKHRUKHKHON BAKHTIYOROV (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): SHAKARMAMAD MIRMAMADOV (TJK)
Bronze (3rd place): DUSAN BAEK (KOR)
Bronze (3rd place): MR. KUNATHIP YEA-ON (THA)
Seniors Women -48 kg
Gold (1st place): MAFTUNA KHOLMATOVA (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): Zhibek Zhaksybay (KAZ)
Bronze (3rd place): Aliman Abdurashitova (KGZ)
Bronze (3rd place): Patel Priti (IND)
Seniors Women -52 kg
Gold (1st place): KHILOLA ORTIKBOEVA (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): NASIBA KARLIKOVA (TJK)
Bronze (3rd place): DO THU HA (VIE)
Bronze (3rd place): Samruddhi Sandeep Patil (IND)
Seniors Women -57 kg
Gold (1st place): IBODATKHON AGOJONOVA (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): Rauza Nurmakhammetova (KAZ)
Bronze (3rd place): WAN-TING LEE (TPE)
Bronze (3rd place): NGUYEN THI HUONG (VIE)
Seniors Women -63 kg
Gold (1st place): MASHKHURA GANIEVA (UZB)
Silver (2nd place): SHOHIDA QALANDAROVA (TJK)
Bronze (3rd place): NGUYEN THI NGOC NHUNG (VIE)
Bronze (3rd place): NURAIYM MAVLIANOVA (KGZ)
