Abylkair Skakov congratulated Pavlodar female boxers on their victories at the Asian Youth Championship

Akim of Pavlodar region met with Milana Ayupova and Khava Balkayeva, who won gold and bronze at the Asian Youth Championship, and learned about their future sports plans.

As the head of the region noted, in the history of the Pavlodar region, female boxers have achieved such high success in the international arena for the first time. He expressed the hope that the athletes will continue their sports path and will rise to the podium of prestigious competitions more than once.

- You are one of the bravest girls in our region, because not even every man can try his hand at boxing, - the mayor said. - Participation and victories in such major tournaments harden the spirit of athletes, and I think if you continue to train, you will achieve even greater results. You already have the desire and desire for this, you only need luck.

Abylkair Skakov also welcomed the coach of the athletes Marat Kyrykbayev. He stressed that today their team is already preparing for new starts - the Kazakhstan Championship among adults. In addition, Pavlodar athletes set a goal to win licenses to participate in the next Olympic Games, which are to be held in Paris in 2024.

The Asian Youth Championship was held from August 20 to 30 in Dubai. Athletes from 15 countries took part in the competition. Milana Ayupova won gold in the category up to 63 kilograms, and Khava Balkoneva won bronze in the category up to 52 kilograms.

 

Press service of the Akim of Pavlodar region

Photo by Valery Bugaev