The brilliant boxer Aida Abikeeva returned to Karaganda after her triumph in England

Karaganda has solemnly welcomed its heroine, two–time world boxing champion Aida Abikeyeva. After a spectacular triumph in England, the athlete returned to her homeland, where an unforgettable meeting awaited her at the airport.

A red carpet was laid out for Aida, music was played, and fans gave flowers.

Deputy Akim of the region Alibek Aldeney, head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Serik Sapiev, relatives, friends and colleagues came to congratulate the champion and express appreciation for her achievements.

Aida Karlygash Abikeeva's mother shared her emotions.:

– Of course, I'm proud. We believed in our daughter's victory. I watch the fights, but I always worry: I get up, I leave, I come back. It's hard to deal with feelings.

Emotions overwhelmed the athlete herself. She did not hide her joy and gratitude for such support.

– Before going to Liverpool, I set myself a personal goal – to become a two-time world champion. I've reached it. Of course, I felt great support from Kazakhstanis. Thank you to the people of Kazakhstan, thank you to the residents of Karaganda, the heads of the department and the federation! Thanks to such support, we are conquering heights in sports," said Aida Abikeeva.

According to the champion, she dedicated her victory to her grandfather. It was he, a former wrestler, who brought Aida to boxing at the age of 11. I went with her to important competitions.

Earlier in the year, Aida Abikeeva won the IBA World Championship. In England, at the World Boxing World Championship, she confirmed her status as the strongest.

On the way to gold, Aida Abikeeva fought several hard-fought fights in the weight category up to 65 kg. In the quarterfinals, she was able to defeat the titled athlete from Turkey Busenaz Surmeneli, the winner of the 2020 Olympic Games, a three–time world champion.

The athlete admitted that the semifinals and finals were the most difficult. In the semifinals, Karagandinka defeated Irish athlete Graney Mary Walsh. Then she won a decisive fight with Navbakhor Khamidova from Uzbekistan.

Now the main goal is to get to the 2028 Olympics.

– After this World Cup, Aida will rest for now. Starting next year, there will be joint training camps again, big starts: Asian Games, world Cups, and many more competitions. And we will prepare for the Olympic Games," said Eldos Saidalin, the head coach of the Kazakhstan women's boxing team.

There were many young athletes at the meeting. For them, the success of a fellow countryman is an example of determination, hard work and dedication to sports.