Urmat Asanbaev, Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, presented the "Merited Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic" title to Zhumamudun Kurmanaliev. The mentor represents the At-Bashy district children and youth sports school in the Naryn region.
Contribution to the national game
According to the state agency, the award serves as recognition of the specialist's many years of work. Urmat Asanbaev thanked the coach for raising the younger generation and for his significant role in popularizing toguz korgoo.
Zhumamudun Kurmanaliev's professional career in sports began in 1980, and since 1993, he has specialized in training toguz korgoo athletes.
Previously, the mentor had already been recognized with several state and professional awards, including the title of "Excellent Worker of Education and Physical Culture," international category referee status, and the "Veteran of Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic" badge.
