Wrestlers from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Kazakhstan will compete in seven different weight categories in the tournament.
The tournament started with a grand opening. The governor of Turkestan Region, Darhan Satybaldy “Turkistan is the common cradle and center of all Turkic peoples. The Kazakh wrestling is wonderful sport type with its own unique style and today, the Turan Barysy Tournament starts here in Turkestan.” said in his speech and wished success to all the athletes participating in the competition.
Welcome to the Turan Barysy Asian Cup!
Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Abayev in his speech expressed the importance of the tournament held in Turkestan and stated that they always support the development of Kazakh national sports.
“Welcome to the Turan Barysy Asian Cup which one held in Turkestan, the capital of the Turkic people! Kazakh wrestling is very special kind of sport in Turkic peoples. Our ancestors used to say that wrestling is the hallmark of a real man.” Minister Abayev said and also “I sincerely believe that the Turan Barysy Tournament which started today, will attract the attention of sports fans in the future and will become one of major sports event.” said in his speech.
The tournament started with the drawing of lots. In the first group, teams from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Hungary and in the second group, the teams of Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Kazakhstan will compete with each other.
The Sports Event is organized with the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Administration of the Turkestan Region, as well as the “Qazaq kuresi” Association, the Kazakh wrestling support and development fund “Qazaqstan Barysy”.
Turnava’s main partner is “Samruk-Kazyna” and its main sponsor is “Tourism and Sports Industry Support Fund”.
You can watch the Turan Barysy Asian Cup live on Qazsport and TRT Avaz channels.
