Nurkanat Azhikanov (born 23 February 2001)[2] is a Kazakhstani Professional karateka, he is currently represents Kazakhstan internationally Kumite (Karate) event.

[4][5] He won one of the bronze medals in his event at the 2021 Asian Karate Championships held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

[6][7] He competed in the men's kumite 75 kg event at the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham, United States.

[9] In 2023, he won the gold medal in his event at the Asian Karate Championships held in Malacca, Malaysia.

[10][11] He also won the gold medal in the men's kumite 75 kg event at the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.