AGT Global at the 7th World Mas-Wrestling Championship: International Partnerships and New Development Opportunities
From July 30 to August 3, 2025, the 7th World Mas-Wrestling Championship was held in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia. The competition brought together 195 athletes representing more than 33 countries. The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan was represented by AGT Global.

On August 31, 2025, a meeting of the Presidium of the International Federation reportedly took place at the ARA Arena sports complex in Tsetserleg, ahead of the World Mas-Wrestling Championship. During the meeting, G. T. Abdrakhmanova, CEO of AGT Global, presented the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Tournament for Students and Children, which was held in Astana from June 29 to July 2, 2025.

T. S. Imataliev, President of the Kazakhstan Mas-Wrestling Federation, proposed initiating the procedure to include the tournament in the official calendar and register of the International Mas-Wrestling Federation. As a result, the AGT & KMWF ATLANTS International Tournament received approval to be included in the International Mas-Wrestling Federation’s official annual calendar and register.

Expanding International Cooperation
During the visit, agreements were reached with representatives of the Mas-Wrestling Federations of Sverdlovsk Oblast and Sakhalin Oblast in the Russian Federation. The parties agreed to facilitate the participation of athletes from these regions in the AGT ATLANTS International Tournament.

Cooperation was also established with the Arctic State Agrotechnological University in Russia. The university expressed its readiness to send a student team to compete in the AGT ATLANTS International Tournament and develop scientific and sports cooperation with its Kazakh partners.

Discussions were also held with the Mas-Wrestling Federation of India. The Federation’s President expressed interest in developing student mas-wrestling and confirmed the federation’s readiness to participate in the AGT ATLANTS International Tournament and cooperate on educational and scientific initiatives.

Meetings with representatives of Mexico and Pakistan focused on promoting mas-wrestling among children and students, participating in international competitions, including AGT ATLANTS, and strengthening international cooperation in sports.

Partnership with the Republic of the Congo and the Association of Honorary Consuls
An agreement was reached on cooperation with the Mas-Wrestling Federation of the Republic of the Congo. A cooperation agreement was signed with Patrick Mandzela, Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Congo in the Russian Federation. The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Moscow is accredited to 12 countries, including Kazakhstan.

A separate partnership agreement was also concluded with an association bringing together honorary consuls. This partnership opens up new opportunities to promote international cooperation in science, education, and cultural diplomacy.
Results of the Kazakhstani Athletes
Thirteen athletes represented Kazakhstan at the championship. Following the competition, three Kazakhstani athletes won bronze medals, demonstrating a high level of preparation, determination, and competitive spirit.

Among the bronze medalists was Erasyl Abilkassym, a participant in our tournament, who won bronze in the boys’ under-90 kg weight category.
Future Plans
AGT Global plans to strengthen athlete preparation, expand international partnerships, and actively develop mas-wrestling among children and young people.

The agreements and international connections established during the visit will contribute to the global development of mas-wrestling, create more opportunities for students and young athletes to participate in international competitions, and strengthen Kazakhstan’s sporting, scientific, and cultural ties with international partners.