The 5th Asian Para Games are taking place from October 18 to 24 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. The para judo competition has brought together 129 athletes from 18 Asian countries.
Alfiya Tilekqabyl, a student at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, won a bronze medal at this prestigious sporting event. Representing Kazakhstan, she competed in the women's J1 category in the under-52 kg weight division. In the decisive bronze medal match, Alfiya defeated an athlete from Kyrgyzstan, securing another medal for Kazakhstan.
Alfiya Tilekqabyl is a student of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University and holds the title of International Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in para judo. She is one of the country's leading athletes in the J1 category, consistently representing Kazakhstan with distinction at international competitions.
It is worth noting that in September 2026, Alfiya became a world champion after winning the gold medal in the under-52 kg weight category at the World Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the final match, she defeated Brazilian athlete De Andrade with an ippon.
Alfiya's achievement at the Asian Para Games is a remarkable testament to her dedication, determination, and exceptional sporting skills.
We sincerely congratulate our athlete on winning the bronze medal and proudly representing both Kazakhstan and our university on the international stage! We wish her continued success, outstanding achievements, and many more victories in future competitions!
