Kazakh Boxer Kyzaibay Wins Bronze in Olympic Debut
Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaibay Wins Bronze in Olympic Debut
Nazym Kyzaibay, a 30-year-old Kazakh boxer, secured a bronze medal in her first Olympic Games on Aug. 6, as announced by the National Olympic Committee.
Competing in the women’s 50-kilogram boxing category, Kyzaibay advanced to the semifinals where she faced off against world champion Yu Wu from China. Despite her best efforts, Kyzaibay ultimately lost with a score of 4:1.
This bronze medal marks Kazakhstan’s third medal at the Olympics, bringing the nation’s total medal count to five.
Reflecting on her performance, Kyzaibay expressed disappointment at not being able to clinch the gold medal. She had set her sights on winning gold and had hoped to become the first Kazakh champion in her sport alongside fellow athlete Abiba. However, she acknowledged the skill of her opponent and recognized that she did not give 100% in the ring.
Gennady Golovkin, President of the National Olympic Committee, extended his congratulations to Kyzaibay, praising her as a role model for young athletes and emphasizing the importance of determination and hard work in achieving success.
In other Olympic events, Kazakhstan’s Greco-Roman wrestler Demeu Zhadrayev, 34, advanced to the gold medal match in the 77-kilogram category after defeating Sanan Suleymanov of Azerbaijan in the semifinals. Zhadrayev is set to compete against Nao Kusaka from Japan in the final on Aug. 7.
Additionally, Kazakh athlete Amir Maimuratov set an Olympic record in the men’s sport climbing competition with a finishing time of 4.89 seconds during the qualification seeding runs. However, this record was later surpassed by athletes from Indonesia and the United States.
Looking ahead, Maimuratov is scheduled to face Reza Alipour of Iran in the quarter-finals on Aug. 8. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s track and field athlete Norah Jeruto finished ninth in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase finals, placing her in the top ten.
The Kazakh athletes continue to showcase their skill and determination at the Tokyo Olympics, representing their country with pride on the global stage.
