Kazakhstan at the Deaflympic Games

Kazakhstan at the Deaflympic Games

Deaflympic sport in Kazakhstan has developed rapidly during the years of independence and has become an important field aimed at unlocking the potential of citizens with special needs. The state provides significant support in this area, contributing to the creation of an inclusive society. The development of Deaflympic sport is closely linked to athletes’ achievements, government support, and society’s commitment to inclusion.

Games Gold Silver Bronze Total
1997 Copenhagen 1 0 0 1
2005 Melbourne 0 0 1 1
2009 Taipei 0 0 1 1
2013 Sofia 1 0 0 1
2022 Caxias do Sul 4 7 18 29
2025 Tokyo 8 4 13 25

Medalists of the 25th Summer Deaflympics 1997, Copenhagen (Denmark)

Maksim Rozhok won the first gold medal in the history of Kazakhstan at the Summer Deaflympics. In Denmark, he became the champion in athletics in the triple jump event.

Medalists of the Summer Deaflympics 2005, Melbourne (Australia)

Maksim Rozhok won a bronze medal in deaf athletics in the triple jump event.

Medalists of the Summer Deaflympics 2009, Taipei (Taiwan)

Khairatkhaan Shonku became the first bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 96 kg weight category.

Medalists of the Summer Deaflympics 2013, Sofia (Bulgaria)

Gabit Eszhanov became the country's first champion in freestyle wrestling at the Summer Deaflympics in the 57 kg weight category.

Medalists of the Summer Deaflympics 2022, Caxias do Sul (Brazil)

Yerkebulan Kanafin became the champion in deaf judo in the -81 kg weight category.

Nurmukhammad Aldibek (60 kg) and Anna Kramorova (78 kg) became silver medalists in deaf judo.

Dina Irzhanova (-52 kg), Feride Kara Oglu (-48 kg), Sabirzhan Khapizov (+100 kg), and Shayakhmet Kanapiyanov (-73 kg) became bronze medalists.

The men's and women's teams also won third place.

The men's team included: Shayakhmet Kanapiyanov, Sabirzhan Khapizov, Yermek Zhanibekuly, Nurmukhammad Aldibek, Askhat Adambayev, and Aidos Tugelbayev.

The women's team included: Lyazzat Bakhtiyarova, Dina Irzhanova, Feride Kara Oglu, Assel Maksutova, Anna Kramorova, and Evelina Yegemberdiyeva.

Farkhat Kystaubayev became the champion in athletics in the decathlon and a bronze medalist in the 110 m hurdles event.

Olga Khizhnyak won a silver medal.

Rauan Beisebay became a bronze medalist in pole vault, and Olga Khizhnyakova won bronze in hammer throw.

Ayan Abdrash (58 kg), Viktor Frundin (-80 kg), and Nurdaulet Zhakyp (68 kg) became bronze medalists in the taekwondo kyorugi program.

Aizhamol Abdikatova and Olzhas Ryszhanov became bronze medalists in the pair poomsae program.

Khairatkhaan Shonku became the champion in both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling in the 130 kg weight category.

Asylzhan Tazhiyev became a silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 97 kg weight category.

Nurzhan Asan and Aldiyar Baltashev won bronze medals.

Sabyrzhan Rsaly (86 kg), Gasyr Turgynbay (74 kg), and Gabit Eszhanov (57 kg) won silver medals in freestyle wrestling.

Shadiyar Pernesh won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 92 kg weight category.

The men's table tennis team became bronze medalists in the team event. The team consisted of Kanat Konkubayev, Daniyar Iskendirov, Abylai Burkitbay, and Vladimir Nesterov.

Medalists of the Summer Deaflympics 2025, Tokyo (Japan)

Yerkebulan Kanafin (-81 kg), Shadiyar Kuandyk (-73 kg), Gulama Khamze (-66 kg), and Amina Faizullina (-70 kg) became Deaflympic champions in deaf judo.

Altynbek Kakitayev (-60 kg), Aiym Zhetpisbayeva (-48 kg), Sabirzhan Khapizov (+100 kg), and Anna Kramorova (-78 kg) won bronze medals in deaf judo.

The men's judo team became Deaflympic champions in the team competition. The team included Yersin Bolatov, Aidos Tugelbayev, Toktarbek Aidarbek, Shadiyar Kuandyk, Yerkebulan Kanafin, and Sabirzhan Khapizov.

The women's team became silver medalists in the team competition. Participants included Anastasiya Vladimirovna Timoshenkova, Dina Adambayeva, Feride Kara Oglu, Amina Faizullina, Anna Kramorova, and Olga Garayeva.

Faina Meyrmanova became the Deaflympic champion in athletics in the high jump event.

Nursultan Kuldeyev won a bronze medal in the decathlon.

Ayan Abdrash (58 kg), Aizhamol Abdikatova (-57 kg), and Aida Makatova (-67 kg) became bronze medalists in taekwondo kyorugi.

Andrey Samarin became the Deaflympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.

Khairatkhaan Shonku became a silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 130 kg weight category.

Ramazan Abdrasil won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 97 kg weight category.

Shadiyar Pernesh became the Deaflympic champion in freestyle wrestling in the 65 kg weight category.

Gabit Eszhanov became a silver medalist in freestyle wrestling in the 57 kg weight category.

Khairatkhaan Shonku became a bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling in the 125 kg weight category.

Gasyr Turgynbay (74 kg) and Sabyrzhan Rsaly (86 kg) won bronze medals in freestyle wrestling.

The men's table tennis team became bronze medalists in the team event. The team consisted of Kanat Konkubayev, Daniyar Iskendirov, Abylai Burkitbay, and Bizhan Tulebayev.