TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF MARDAN SAPARBAYEV OPENS IN SHYMKENT

TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF MARDAN SAPARBAYEV OPENS IN SHYMKENT

A ceremony marking the opening of the traditional international Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in memory of Mardan Baimyrzayevich Saparbayev was held today in Shymkent. Mardan Saparbayev was a distinguished scholar, academician, Honored Coach of Kazakhstan, and Master of Sports of the USSR.

Onalbay Ayashev, Chairman of the Management Board of Zhumabek Akhmetuly Tashenev University, addressed the participants during the opening ceremony and wished them success in the competition.

As a Master of Sports of the USSR in Greco-Roman wrestling, Onalbay Ayashev emphasized the important role of sport in educating the younger generation, the establishment and development of the wrestling school, and the significance of international competitions of this kind.

“The name of Mardan Baimyrzayevich Saparbayev is closely connected with the history of sport in our region. He was not only an accomplished scholar and respected teacher but also an outstanding individual who made a significant contribution to the development of sport in Kazakhstan. Through tournaments like this, we not only honor his inspiring legacy but also create new opportunities for young wrestlers. I am confident that future champions will emerge from among the athletes competing on the mat today,” said Onalbay Ayashev.

The main purpose of the traditional tournament is to honor the memory of Mardan Baimyrzayevich Saparbayev, promote the development of Greco-Roman wrestling, improve the skills of young athletes, and strengthen international sporting ties.

We wish all participants every success, exciting matches, and outstanding victories!