Arlan Zhanabay Wins Bronze at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

On September 20, the triathlon competitions of the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 took place in Gamagori, Japan. Kazakhstan triathlete Arlan Zhanabay won the bronze medal in the men’s individual event.

The competition brought together leading triathletes from across Asia. The men’s individual race consisted of 750 m swimming, 20 km cycling and 5 km running.

Arlan Zhanabay completed the course in 53:11, finishing third. Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the gold medal with a time of 52:56, while China’s Zhang Sirui took silver in 53:05.

For 20-year-old Arlan Zhanabay, this medal is his first medal at the Asian Games.

“I am very proud because I am only 20 years old, and this is my first medal at the Asian Games,” Arlan Zhanabay said after the finish.

Kazakhstan is represented at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 triathlon competition by Ayan Beisenbayev, Arlan Zhanabay, Yegor Krupyakov, Diana Yerzhanova and Aida Kim.

The triathlon programme of the Asian Games is being held on September 20–21 at the Gamagori City Triathlon Venue and includes three events: the men’s and women’s individual races and the mixed relay.

On September 21, the Kazakhstan team will continue its campaign in the mixed relay. Each athlete will complete 300 m swimming, 6.6 km cycling and 2 km running.

Arlan Zhanabay’s bronze medal is Kazakhstan’s first triathlon medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026.

The Kazakhstan Triathlon Federation congratulates Arlan Zhanabay, the coaching staff and the entire team on this achievement and wishes the national team success in the upcoming mixed relay!