Aidyn Smagulov
Kyrgyz and Kazakh judoka
エイディン・スマグロフ · 아이딘 스마굴로프
- Born
- 1 December 1976, Oskemen
- Citizenship
- Kyrgyzstan
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
- Height
- 161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Aidyn Smagulov (Kazakh: Айдын Смағұлов; born 1 December 1976) is a Kyrgyz and Kazakh judoka. He won the Kazakhstan championship in 1996 and went on to win the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's extra lightweight (–60 kg) category, together with Cuba's Manolo Poulot. He is the first Olympic medalist to represent Kyrgyzstan in the nation's history.
An ethnic Kazakh, Smagulov was born and trained in Kazakhstan. He has represented Kyrgyzstan since 1999.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | 2000 | |
| 2002 Asian Games | 2002 |
Awards and honours
- Dank Medal
- Honored Master of Sports of Kazakhstan
- Merited Coach of Kazakhstan
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q2565608 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.