Galiya Tynbaeva

Galiya Tynbaeva is a Kazakh judoka who made headlines by winning a bronze medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Asian Judo Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the first medal for Kazakhstan in this event. Known for her fierce competitiveness, Tynbaeva won three out of four matches, losing only to a competitor from Japan. She has drawn comparisons to the famous Japanese Olympic champion Uta Abe, who she considers a role model and inspiration in her judo career.