Today is the birthday of the Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Olympic champion, world champion, Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov.

Let's remember together the victorious path and the bright image of the famous fighter of our people.

In 1975, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov became the champion of the summer Spartakiad of the peoples of the USSR. He won the USSR championship twice, became a prize-winner six times.

Multiple champion of Kazakhstan.

In 1980 — silver medalist of the European Championship, champion of the Moscow Olympics, world champion!

Today there is a Martial Arts Palace named after J. Ushkempirov in the capital. Prestigious wrestling competitions are held there, which are watched by the whole world.

We wish that Zhaksylyk aga's bright path on the wrestling mat would become an example for our young wrestlers.

May there be more Kazakh heroes winning gold medals at future Olympiads!