Malik Shavaev wins bronze at World Wrestling Championships

Malik Shavaev has won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships held in Astana (Kazakhstan). The bronze was won in the 86-kilogram weight category.

Road to the medal and tournament results

Before winning bronze, Malik Shavaev had already defeated athletes from Puerto Rico, Switzerland and Iran. However, in the quarterfinals he lost to Kyle Dake of the United States, after which the American advanced to the final. In the consolation tournament, the Kyrgyz athlete defeated a Mongolian wrestler, which allowed him to contend for the bronze medal.

Other achievements of Kyrgyz athletes

Another athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, was also recognized at the World Championships, winning a silver medal.