| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Kazakhstan | ||
| Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2008 Beijing | 60kg |
| World Championships | ||
 | 2009 Herning | 60 kg |
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