From November 21–24, 2025, an international sambo tournament “Sambo League” for juniors was held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Students of SDYUSHOR “Ak Ilbirs” performed with distinction, winning 3 gold and 4 bronze medals, demonstrating the high level of Bishkek sambists.

Winners and medalists of the tournament:

• Bakhtiyar Kamchybekov – 53 kg – 1st place
• Umar Maksutov – 64 kg – 1st place
• Artur Manchenko – 98 kg – 1st place
• Elmar Ashymbekov – 58 kg – 3rd place
• Altai Talipov – 53 kg – 3rd place
• Nursultan Narmyrzaev – 88 kg – 3rd place
• Arsen Shamshybekov – 71 kg – 3rd place