He is competing in the weight category up to 70 kg, beginning his journey from the quarterfinals.
Akmataliyev's first opponent, who is the current Asian champion in his category, was Russian wrestler Ibrahim Ibrahimov, the holder of the European champion title in the weight category up to 65 kg.
Despite being behind with a score of 0:3 at the beginning of the match, Akmataliev managed to make an impressive comeback and secured victory, allowing him to advance to the quarterfinals.
Other wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan competing in the same weight category are Zalkarbek Tabaldiev and Rustam Kaharov, who faced each other in the quarterfinal stage.
Tabaldiev demonstrated excellent technique and won his match with a significant advantage, finishing it with a score of 12:1, and also advanced to the quarterfinals.
Results of the matches in the up to 70 kg category
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Rustam Kaharov — 12:1
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasily Diakon (Moldova)
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Kaloyan Atanasov (Bulgaria)
