KazNARU RECTOR CONGRATULATES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDALLIST ZHANSANAT KABDRAKIMOV

Chairman of the Board – Rector of KazNARU, Academician Akhylbek Kurishbayev, welcomed World Sambo Championship silver medallist and third-year university student Zhansanat Kabdrakimov and congratulated him on his outstanding international achievement.

Representing Kazakhstan, Zhansanat Kabdrakimov secured second place and a silver medal in combat sambo at the world championships held on 2–4 October 2026 in Thessaloniki, Greece. In addition to his sporting achievements and excellent academic performance, Zhansanat leads the university’s “Zhas Qorqan” youth organisation, which helps maintain public order.

“This World Championship silver medal is, above all, a testament to Zhansanat’s perseverance, hard work, resilience and determination to win. Your achievement is an inspiration to the young people of our university,” said Akylbek Kuryshbayev. The Rector expressed confidence that the athlete would continue to reach new heights and bring honour to his country and university.

The Rector presented Zhansanat Kabdrakimov with a letter of appreciation, a cash award and a commemorative gift for representing his country with distinction. He also expressed his gratitude to the athlete’s parents.

An athlete’s victory is a nation’s pride! A student’s achievement is the university’s pride!