He is competing in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting from the quarter-finals.
Akmataliyev's first opponent was Ibrahim Ibrahimov from Russia, who is the current European champion in the 65 kg category. During the match, Akmataliev found himself in a difficult position, trailing 0:3, but he managed to show his will to win and finished the match with a score of 4:3, thus securing his place in the next stage of the tournament.
Also competing in this weight category are Zalkarbek Tabaldiev and Rustam Kaharov, who faced each other in the quarter-finals. Tabaldiev demonstrated excellent technique and won with an impressive score of 12:1, which also allowed him to advance further in the tournament.
Up to 70 kg
1/8 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Ibrahim Ibrahimov (UWW) — 4:3
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Rustamjan Kaharov — 12:1
1/4 finals
Ernazar Akmataliev - Vasily Diakon (Moldova)
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev - Kaloyan Atanasov (Bulgaria)
