From May 13 to 15, the Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov will welcome athletes from nearly 40 countries to compete for medals in this global event.

The world’s top para judokas will fight for gold in new weight categories following the Paris Paralympics.

It’s worth noting that back in April 2023, Astana hosted the Asian Para Judo Championships. That event featured athletes from 11 Asian countries, and Akmaral Nauatbek emerged as the champion.