Yeldos Smetov
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Yeldos Smetov's trophy case is remarkable for its completeness. He is one of the few judokas to have won gold at the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games. His Olympic gold in Paris was a historic first for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and it capped a career that has inspired a new generation of judokas in his country.Beyond the medals, Smetov has been a consistent presence at the top of the world rankings, earning respect from opponents and fans alike for his attacking style and sportsmanship.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of Kurmet
State honour awarded for his Olympic gold medal.
Honored Master of Sports of Kazakhstan
Recognized for his world championship title.
Rankings & Lists
World Judo Rankings -60 kg
Records & Feats
First Kazakh judoka to win Olympic gold
Won the -60 kg category at Paris 2024, becoming the first from Kazakhstan and Central Asia to achieve this.
Full set of Olympic medals
Silver in 2016, bronze in 2020, and gold in 2024, making him one of the few judokas to complete the set.