Kazakhstan's Women's Team Shines at World Championship with Six Medals
Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakh athletes secured three gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal, placing second in the overall team ranking, Orda.kz reports, citing the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan.
Russia took first place, while Türkiye finished third.
The tournament featured participants from 51 countries, with Kazakhstan’s national team competing at full strength. Kazakh fighters competed in 35 bouts, winning 26, marking one of the best performances in the team’s history.
Gold Medalists:
🥇 Nazym Kyzaibay (48 kg)
🥇 Alua Balkibekova (50 kg)
🥇 Aida Abikeeva (63 kg)
Silver Medalists:
🥈 Victoria Grafeeva (60 kg)
Bronze Medalist:
🥉 Natalia Bogdanova (70 kg)
President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev congratulated Nazym Kyzaibay on her historic victory. Nazym Kyzaibay (weight up to 48 kg) became a three-time world champion.
I congratulate Nazym Kyzaibay, the first three-time world champion in the history of Russian boxing. This is a unique achievement. I want to thank the entire national team for their brilliant performance at the world championship in Serbia! I wish our girls to achieve new sporting heights!
Original Author: Oksana Matvienko
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