Ernazar Akmataliev

Ernazar Akmataliev (born 2 July 1998) is a Kyrgyzstani wrestler. He won the gold medal in the 70 kg event at the 2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia. He competed in the men's freestyle 65 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, but lost the first match to Bajrang Punia.

He won one of the bronze medals in the men's 70kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.

He competed at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and he earned a quota place for Kyrgyzstan for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Akmataliev signed with Real American Freestyle (RAF) and was scheduled to debut against Zain Retherford at RAF 09 on May 30, 2026. However, due to visa issues, he was unable to compete and ended up facing Retherford at RAF Georgia on July 11, 2026, winning by decision on criteria after a 3-3 tie.

Matches + Notable matches Event Opposition Category Date Result 2020 Summer Olympics Bajrang Punia -65 kg 6 Aug 3-3 L