A gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 2000 Summer Olympics marked the final international achievement for Bekzat Sattarkhanov. Born in Turkistan in 1980, he represented Kazakhstan throughout his boxing career. His performance in Sydney concluded with a decisive victory in the final match, cementing his status in the history of the 57 kg weight class.
The 2000 Olympic Campaign
Sattarkhanov navigated the featherweight bracket in Sydney through a series of point-based victories. He followed this with a 16–5 win over Jeffrey Mathebula of South Africa. His progress continued in the quarterfinal against Ramazan Palyani of Turkey, where he secured a narrow 12–11 result. After surpassing Tahar Tamsamani of Morocco with a score of 22–10 in the semifinal, he met Ricardo Juarez of the United States. Sattarkhanov defeated Juarez 22–14 to earn the gold medal.
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Born in 1980, Sattarkhanov originated from Turkistan, Kazakhstan. His career unfolded within a sporting environment where resources such as coaching, medicine, and analytics were often unevenly distributed. Despite the challenges inherent in accessing international training facilities and funding, he successfully transitioned into an elite competitive boxer.
Death and Legacy
On 31 December 2000, Sattarkhanov died following a car accident in Astana, Kazakhstan. He was 20 years old at the time of his death. While two other individuals involved in the collision survived, his passing concluded his professional athletic career. The biographical record of his life was later detailed in a 2006 publication by Yeszhan S. Aynabekov and Nesyp Zhunysbayuly, titled Bekzat.
Fast facts
- Born: 1980, Turkistan
- Died: 31 December 2000, Astana
- Sport: Boxing
- Weight Class: Featherweight (57 kg)
- 2000 Olympic Result: Gold Medal
- Citizenship: Kazakhstan
Questions readers ask
What weight division did Bekzat Sattarkhanov compete in?
He competed in the men's featherweight division, which was categorized at 57 kg.
How did Bekzat Sattarkhanov die?
He died in a car accident in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 31 December 2000.
Achievements
- Competed at boxing at the 2000 Summer Olympics – featherweight
- Discipline: boxing
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