Sabyrzhan Akkalykov reaches 2026 Asian Elite Boxing Championships semifinal
Kazakhstani boxer Sabyrzhan Akkalykov has advanced to the semifinal of the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, according to the National Olympic Committee, Qazinform News Agency reports.
In the quarterfinal of the men’s 75kg weight category, Akkalykov defeated Taiga Yagi of Japan in three rounds, by judges’ unanimous decision.
With this win, Akkalykov has secured at least a bronze medal in the tournament.
On the same day, 5 April, Aigerim Sattybayeva (women’s 48 kg) also progressed to the semi-final, while Ulzhan Sarsenbek (women’s 57 kg) concluded her participation.
Earlier, Yertugan Zeynullinov (65 kg), Valentina Khalzova (75 kg), Orazbek Asylkulov (60 kg), and Aibek Oralbay had already reached the tournament’s semifinal..
