Butterfly Players Worldwide introduce Butterfly players who are making an impact around the world.
This time, we feature Alan Kurmangaliyev from Kazakhstan.

Profile of Alan Kurmangaliyev

　 　

Place of origin	Kazakhstan
Playing Style	Right Hand, Shakehand, Attacking
Date of Birth	12 January 2007
Achievements	2025 WTT Youth Contender Tashkent U19 Boys' Singles Winner 2024 WTT Youth Contender Riyadh U19 Boys' Singles Winner
Equipment	Blade: Fan Zhendong Super ALC Forehand Rubber: Dignics 09C Backhand Rubber: Dignics 05

Explore Alan Kurmangaliyev Q&A

Q1. How did you start playing table tennis?

My father encouraged me to try it, and I immediately fell in love with the sport.

Q2. What’s your nickname?

People usually call me “Alan.”

Q3. Which table tennis player do you admire?

Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan).

Q4. What do you focus on in your daily practice?

No matter what kind of practice it is, I always try to give my best and stay fully focused.

Q5. What kind of playing style and favorable match situations do you keep in mind during games?

I focus on keeping the ball on the table and never being afraid to play creatively.

Q6. What do you do when you’re behind in a match?

I try to stay relaxed.

Q7. What’s the match you remember the most?

Winning my first U19 title at the WTT Youth Contender Metz. It was an amazing feeling.

Q8. What are your hobbies?

I like playing other sports, such as hockey and football.

Q9. What’s your favorite food?

Kazakh cuisine or Chinese food.

Q10. What’s your favorite place in Kazakhstan?

Almaty.

Q11. What’s your favorite country you’ve visited?

Kazakhstan.

Q12. How has becoming a Butterfly Advisory Staff changed things for you?

It has allowed me to play matches with more confidence.

Q13. What’s your short-term goal?

To break into the world’s top 50.

Q14. What’s your ultimate goal as a table tennis player?

To win an Olympic medal together with my team.

Q15. Do you have a message for your fans?

I’m grateful to everyone who supports me. I feel that support strongly when I’m competing in tournaments, and it means a lot to me.