As we previously reported, the members of the national team of Samarkand region are currently participating in the international competition held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the winner of the Olympic Games, Kanibek Osmanaliyev.
Today, on the first day of the competition, our compatriot Asilbek Boltayev won a bronze medal in the men’s -61 kg weight category. Our representative managed to lift 90 kg of stone and 118 kg of stone in push-up.
Gold and silver medals were awarded to athletes from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in this weight category.
Men – 61 kg
1st place Erbol Sarpashov (Kyrgyzstan) 98 kg – handstand lift, 125 kg – jerk lift
2nd place Akjul Asamurat uli (Kazakhstan) 99 kg – hand lift, 117 kg – jerk lift
3rd place Asilbek Boltayev (Uzbekistan) 90 kg – deadlift, 118 kg – deadlift
Today, the members of our delegation also presented a souvenir of the Weightlifting Federation of Uzbekistan to Kanibek Osmanaliyev, the winner of the Olympic Games, who is celebrating his 70th anniversary.