Wrestler Yukhan Dogdurbek Uulu Captures Silver at U-23 World Championship in Las Vegas

Kyrgyzstani wrestler Yukhan Dogdurbek Uulu won a silver medal at the World Championship in Freestyle Wrestling for athletes under 23 years of age, taking place in Las Vegas. The athlete competed in the up-to-61 kg weight category and traveled a long road to the final, securing victories over opponents from several countries.

In the quarterfinal, Yukhan confidently defeated Chinese wrestler Baya Zhiliang with a score of 5:4. In a tense semifinal match, the Kyrgyzstani faced Armenia's representative Sarkis Begoyan and emerged victorious with a score of 10:8, demonstrating high-level wrestling technique.

However, in the final bout for the gold medal, Yukhan lost to American wrestler Benjamin Adam Davino with a score of 1:4. Despite the loss in the decisive match, the silver medal represented a significant achievement for Kyrgyzstani sports on the international stage. The tournament brought together the strongest young wrestlers in the world under the age of 23.