About Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov
Lived 1951 – 2020 (aged 69). Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov was a Russian and Kazakh amateur wrestler.
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov (; 6 May 1951 – 2 August 2020) was a light-flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Kazakhstan. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1980 and a world title in 1981.
Ushkempirov took up wrestling in 1969 and won the Soviet title in 1975 and 1980. After retiring from competitions he worked as director of a sports school in Almaty in 1984–1993. In 1993 he founded the sports club Zhaksylyk and served as its president. Since 2001, an annual junior wrestling tournament has been held in Almaty in his honor.
On December 2, 2020, the Martial Arts Palace in Nur Sultan was renamed in honor of Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov.
On September 8, 2021, a monument was unveiled next to him
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Who was Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov?
Kazakhstani wrestler (1951–2020)
When was Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov born?
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov was born on 6 May 1951 in Tegistik.
When did Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov die?
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov died on 2 August 2020 in Astana.
What was Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov's occupation?
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov?
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov was Russian and Kazakh.
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