The athlete competed in the under 70 kg category, starting his journey from the 1/8 finals.
In his first match, he faced the reigning European champion from Russia, who competed in the 65 kg weight class, and won. Akmataliev then confidently defeated a representative from Moldova.
To reach the finals, the Kyrgyzstani had to battle against a wrestler from Kazakhstan. In a tense match, Ernazar managed to clinch victory in the final seconds by executing a 4-point throw.
In the final bout, Akmataliev faced an athlete from the USA and won with a score of 3:2.
Thus, in the final protocol, he took first place, earning him a gold medal.
The bronze medal in the same category was won by Zalkarbek Tabaldiev.
Also competing in the under 70 kg weight class was Rustam Kakharo, who started from the 1/8 finals but lost to Tabaldiev.
Under 70 kg weight category
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasily Diakon (Moldova) — 6:1
Semi-finals
Mais Aliyev (Kazakhstan) - Ernazar Akmataliev — 9:12
Final
Ernazar Akmataliev - Alec William Pontaléo (USA) — 3:2
