Kaiyrbai Ashenov, the director of the department for educational work and social issues of the Toraighyrov PSU, became the champion of Kazakhstan in powerlifting in 2018.

More than 200 athletes from different regions for several days in Tekeli fought for the title of the strongest in the personal and team event. Pavlodar was represented by an impressive team of more than 20 people. 

According to the results of the overall standings in the 93 kg weight class, Kaiyrbai Ashenov won a gold medal in squat, bench press and deadlift with a result of 530 kilograms.

In addition, the athlete won the right to speak at the championship of the Asian continent and at the World Championship. Let us recall, that last year K. Ashenov became the owner of the title of world champion in powerlifting.