Bozbaev Islam - leader of Kazakhstan's judo team at Kazan Universiade

ASTANA. July 4. KAZINFORM - The leader of the team of Kazakhstan in judo at the Summer Universiade in Kazan will be the athlete from Karaganda Bozbaev Islam, reports Vesti.kz.

Yesterday to Kazan flew Kazakhstani judoists. Before flying the team coach Michael Shepetyuk spoke about the plans: "The main hope for the "gold" is attributed to Islam Bozbaev (up to 90 kg) and Rustam Ibrayev (60 kilograms)" said Shepetyuk. "Also Dauletkhan Jakypov can compete for a medal ( up to 81 kg.) Among girls the best chances for awards have Meruert Imangaliyeva (up to 48 kg), Nazgul Kubasheva (up to 57 kg) and Albina Amangeldieva (up to 78 kg.) First athletes of the Kazakhstan team are preparing for the World Cup, so they are going to Kazan, exception has been given only to Bozbaev. "

In addition, it is literally the day of departure due to a serious injury Viktor Demyanenko was made to stay in Almaty . Last weekend he reached the quarterfinals of the tournament called "Kazakhstan Barys", and that affected his physical condition.

Note: Summer Universiade in Kazan will be held from 6 to 17 July. Kazakhstan will be represented in 13 of the 27 types of programs. Bonuses for winning athletes are 3 100 dollars.