Who is Aiperi Medet Kyzy? The Kyrgyzstan wrestler behind Reetika Hooda's Paris Olympics quarterfinal defeat
Paris 2024 Olympics, India's Reetika Hooda faced off against the top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event. The match ended in a narrow defeat for Hooda, with the score tied at 1-1. However, Medet Kyzy advanced due to scoring the last equalizing point, as per wrestling rules.
Meet Aiperi Medet Kyzy: A Rising Star In Wrestling
Aiperi Medet Kyzy, born on March 30, 1999, in Kyrgyzstan, has rapidly risen to prominence in the world of wrestling. She has consistently proven herself on the international stage, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable competitors in her weight class.
Medet Kyzy's journey to the top has been marked by numerous achievements. At the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, she won the silver medal in the women's 76 kg event, further solidifying her status as a top contender. This accomplishment came after a strong showing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she represented Kyrgyzstan and narrowly missed out on a bronze medal.
Her list of accolades doesn’t stop there. Medet Kyzy won the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in the women's 76 kg event, showcasing her dominance in the region. She is also a two-time gold medalist at the Islamic Solidarity Games and a five-time medalist at the Asian Wrestling Championships, including two golds.
Olympic Debut and Continued Success
Aiperi Medet Kyzy made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she reached the semifinals in the women’s 76
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