Kyrgyzstanis won 12 medals at the International Tournament Success Cup in Karate-Do WKF. Executive Director of the Karate Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic Dmitry Kazanov told 24.kg news agency.
The tournament was held in Novosibirsk (Russia) with participation of 1,400 athletes from Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 38 karatekas — trainees of Keikhatsu and Samurai clubs.
Sergey Zhdanov, Erzhan Kaparkulov, Abai Kamchybekov, Akylbek uulu Erlan and Umida Aisaeva won silver medals in their categories. Umar Zholbolduev, Erzat Toktosunov, Aigerim Murzakanova, Daniel Alambekov, Nurlanbek uulu Kalys, Nazim Nurlanov and Olga Maltseva won bronze medals.
«At the end of April, we plan to participate in the Asian Championship among cadets, juniors and youth in Malaysia,» Dmitry Kazanov added.
