Kazakh boxer Sapiyev is a millionaire
19:10, 6 November 2012
ASTANA. November 6. KAZINFORM "Kazakh boxer Serik Sapiyev has earned about USD 1 million following his triumphal victory at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London," Vice President of Kazakh Boxing Federation Yuri Tskhai told at the press conference, devoted to the Adult Boxing Championship.
According to him, in addition to USD 250 thousand paid for the gold medal victory at the Olympics, Serik Sapiyev also got USD 450 thousand for improvement of his living conditions.
"This is a good impetus for young sportsmen of Kazakhstan," Y. Tskhai added.