Kazakhstan’s women’s boxing team achieved second place at the Women’s World Boxing Championship in Serbia, winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. Notably, Nazym Kyzaibay became the first Kazakhstani boxer with three world titles, while three boxers earned medals for the first time. The team won 26 out of 35 bouts in total.
Kazakhstan’s national women’s boxing team marked a significant milestone by securing second place at the Women’s World Boxing Championship held in Niš, Serbia, from March 9 to 16, 2025. The championship showcased elite women boxers from 51 different countries, with lucrative cash prizes of $100,000 for gold medalists, $50,000 for silver, $25,000 for bronze, and $10,000 for quarterfinalists.
The Kazakhstani team notably excelled, clinching three gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze. The gold medal winners included Nazym Kyzaibay in the 48 kg category, Alua Balkybekova in the 50 kg category, and Aida Abikeyeva in the 63 kg category. Silver medalists included Viktoriya Grafeyeva in the 60 kg category and Eldana Talipova in the +81 kg category, while Natalia Bogdanova secured a bronze in the 70 kg category.
A remarkable achievement was Nazym Kyzaibay’s accomplishment as she became the first Kazakhstani boxer to garner three world championship titles, thus solidifying her as one of the nation’s esteemed athletes. Additionally, it is noteworthy that three Kazakhstani boxers earned world championship medals for the first time in this prestigious event. The team displayed impressive performance in 35 bouts, securing victory in 26 of them.
In conclusion, Kazakhstan’s women’s boxing team demonstrated remarkable prowess at the Women’s World Boxing Championship, obtaining second place and earning a total of six medals. Their achievements, spearheaded by Nazym Kyzaibay’s historic title, reflect the growing strength and recognition of women’s boxing in Kazakhstan. This event not only highlights the team’s success but also sets a benchmark for future competitions.
Original Source: kz.kursiv.media
