The World Jiu-jitsu Championship was held in Moscow from December 19th to 21st. Zhiger Almatai, a student of Abylkas Saginov KTU, took part in it as part of the national team of Kazakhstan.
Zhiger competed in the 80 kg weight category. A total of 16 athletes competed in this weight category. Zhiger had 10 fights. And he won 10 of them, winning the title of World champion!
It was the biggest tournament of Zhiger’s sporting career. Such a successful debut is impressive. After all, Zhiger won the championship title in fights with very serious rivals.
Congratulations to Zhiger on his victory! We wish him further success in his studies and sports!