Bronze Triumph for Alp Arslan Begenjow at the Asian Championships
From April 6 to April 12, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted the continent’s elite wrestlers for the Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championships. Amidst fierce competition, Turkmenistan’s Alp Arslan Begenjow displayed exceptional skill and iron will, successfully earning a spot on the podium.
Competing in the 86 kg weight class, Alp Arslan made his intentions clear from the very first seconds of the tournament:
- Qualification and Quarter-Finals: Begenjow left no room for doubt, defeating his Mongolian and Tajik opponents with identical 10:0 scores. These technical superiority victories showcased the athlete's peak physical and technical condition.
In the semi-final match, Begenjow faced a formidable opponent, Kamran Ghorban Ghasempour from Iran. Despite a tough loss to the highly-ranked Iranian wrestler (0:11), Alp Arslan demonstrated great mental resilience, quickly refocusing for the decisive bronze-medal bout.
The third-place match saw a clash of styles between Turkmenistan and Japan. The encounter with Yudai Takahashi was intense and spectacular. By maintaining tactical discipline and leveraging his physical strength, Alp Arslan Begenjow secured a convincing 10:5 victory. This win added a prestigious Asian Championship bronze medal to Turkmenistan's tally.
Alp Arslan Begenjow’s success is a testament to his dedicated training and the continued growth of sports in our country. The Amul Info portal sincerely congratulates Alp Arslan on this significant achievement! We wish our champion continued success as he aims for even higher summits on the road to Olympic glory.
