Kazakh Judoka Strikes Gold at 2024 Paralympics
Kazakhstan’s Akmaral Nauatbek Wins Gold in Para Judo at 2024 Paralympic Games
Akmaral Nauatbek from Kazakhstan brought home a gold medal in para judo at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sept. 5, as confirmed by the National Olympic Committee. Competing in the 48-kilogram weight category, Nauatbek emerged victorious by defeating France’s Sandrine Martinet with an ippon score (one full point) in the final match.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his congratulations to the Paralympic champion via his official Twitter account, expressing his admiration for her dedication and perseverance in the face of strong opponents. Nauatbek’s stellar performance has garnered praise and support from sports fans across the nation.
In addition to Nauatbek’s success, Kazakhstan’s Nurdaulet Zhumagali secured a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke para swimming event, setting an Asian record in the process. This achievement marks Zhumagali’s second Paralympic medal following his bronze win in Tokyo.
Furthermore, Kazakhstan has amassed a total of five medals at the Paralympic Games, including David Degtyarev’s gold in para powerlifting, Yerkin Gabbasov’s silver in rifle standing, and Dastan Mukashbekov’s bronze in men’s shot put. With these outstanding performances, Kazakhstan has climbed from 49th to 34th place in the overall medal standings, according to Sports.kz.
The nation continues to show its strength and determination on the global stage of para sports, with athletes like Akmaral Nauatbek and Nurdaulet Zhumagali setting new benchmarks and inspiring future generations of para athletes in Kazakhstan.
