The Kyrgyzstani secured three consecutive early victories and advanced to the semifinals, where he defeated the reigning Asian champion, 2025 World Championship finalist, and world-ranked leader Alisher Ganiev from Uzbekistan.

Sharshenbekov won decisively, pinning his opponent.

In the final bout, the Kyrgyzstani was scheduled to face Yernur Fidakhmetov from Kazakhstan, but his opponent withdrew due to injury.