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Tokayev Honors Ersin Baltagul as Sumo Champion Plans Youth Academy in Kazakhstan

By Dana Omirgazy on 17 February 2026

ASTANA – Award-winning Kazakh professional sumo wrestler Ersin Baltagul has announced plans to open a children’s sumo school in Kazakhstan, aiming to develop young talent and promote the sport nationwide. Baltagul, known in Japan as Kinbozan, said the future of Kazakh sumo depends on creating proper conditions for young...