Seven out of seven: Karaganda boxers returned with medals from the Asian Youth Championship

The Kazakhstan national boxing team took the first place in the medal standings of the Asian Youth Championship in Astana. Karaganda boxers, who won seven medals, made a great contribution to the victory.

500 girls and boys from 26 countries took part in the championship. Kazakhstan won 11 gold medals and beat its main competitors – Uzbekistan (seven gold medals) and India (five gold medals). China and Iran won one gold each.

In the team competition, the Karaganda national team became the first among all regions of Kazakhstan, winning four gold, two silver and one bronze.

– The competition at the championship was high. Uzbeks and Indians were especially not allowed to relax, the latter are gaining strength in women's boxing. The fights were not easy. We fielded seven people, and they all performed well. We are very pleased with the result," says Samat Adham, President of the Karaganda region Boxing Federation. – Of course, the right selection played its role: the strongest went. Coaching is also important. Last fall, we changed all the senior coaches. We hope that the results will be equally impressive in the future.

The Asian champions were Alexey Khavantsev,

Ayazhan Ermek, Gulnar Turapbai and Jasmine Kizatova.

Silver medals were won by Nurpeis Imangali and Anita Adisheva.

Rasul Asankhanov received the bronze award.

Now the younger and older boys are preparing for the Asian Boxing Championship in Abu Dhabi. Karaganda boxers also plan to participate in the World Youth Championship, which will be held this fall.