Kazakh boxers reach finals of Futures Cup in Thailand
The junior boxing tournament Futures Cup for athletes under 19 is ongoing in Bangkok under the auspices of World Boxing, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
According to the NOC, eight representatives of Kazakhstan’s national team will compete for gold medals.
The following athletes have advanced to the finals:
Men
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Doszhan Zhumakan (60 kg)
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Bibarys Ashirbay (70 kg)
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Hamza Maksatuly (75 kg)
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Timur Taybekov (80 kg)
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Zhalgas Utebekov (90 kg)
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Vladislav Samozhonov (over 90 kg)
Women
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Kamila Ospanova (70 kg)
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Aidana Ubaidullakyzy (80 kg)
To note, Aknur Tursyngali (57 kg), Zarina Tolybay (75 kg), and Nursultan Kystaubai (85 kg) finished the tournament with bronze medals.
The final bouts are scheduled for March 15.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Kazakh professional boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly has commented on the doping scandal involving him and on losing one of his two world championship titles.
