2022, July 7
Share this articleAsemgul Temirkhanova, a gold medalist at Kazakhstan's wrestling championships, came to the sport by chance, having a passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Asemgul studied Library and Information Science at St. John's University in the United States and now works as the lead librarian at NU.
“Women’s representation and leadership in combat sports in Kazakhstan will drive change of social norms and challenge gender stereotypes. I am inspired by other women athletes and would be glad to serve as a role model myself,” she said. More in UN Women article.
