Kazakh powerlifter wins gold at Summer Paralympic Games 2024
07:44, 5 September 2024
Kazakhstani powerlifter David Degtyarev secured a gold medal in the men’s 54 kg para powerlifting finals at the now-running Summer Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris, France, Kazinform News Agency reports.
David Degtyarev aged 28 is the country’s first -ever athlete to bring home two Paralympic Games gold medals.
Native of Akmola region he has been competing in international competitions since 2017. He is also a champion of the Asian Games and a two-time world champion.
Earlier Tursynai Kabyl completed her performance at the Paralympic Games.
Notably, Kazakhstan's Yerkin Gabbasov claimed silver in shooting at the Paris Paralympics.