Cadets from the Malik Gabdullin Academy of Civil Protection of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations won medals at an international hand-to-hand combat tournament in Shchuchinsk. The event was held in memory of world champion and police major Ruslan Mukanov.
The tournament brought together 230 athletes representing 17 teams. The academy cadets competed for BATYR TEAM, which finished first in the overall standings.
Diar Sergali won gold in the 73 kg category for athletes aged 16–17. Arman Tolebay took gold in the 57 kg category for athletes aged 18–23.