Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov: Wrestler Who Became National Symbol

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov entered Kazakhstan’s history in 1980 as the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold medal. Born in a small village in the Zhambyl Region, he went on to become a world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling and one of the country’s most admired sports figures, known not only for his achievements… The post Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov: Wrestler Who Became National Symbol appeared first on The Astana Times.