China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan have advanced to the women’s finals at the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. The competition highlights elite boxers from various countries, showcasing their skills and determination in different weight classes. Key matchups include Aigerim Sattibayeva against Sevda Asenova and Wu Shih Yi versus Aidana Zabynbekova among others, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
At the 76th edition of the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, representatives from China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan have successfully reached the women’s finals. This prestigious event is renowned as Bulgaria’s primary international boxing competition, attracting elite competitors from countries such as Uzbekistan, England, France, Italy, and Turkey, establishing it as the oldest elite boxing tournament worldwide.
Kazakhstan’s Aigerim Sattibayeva, an experienced boxer, demonstrated her determination by defeating Ireland’s Ciara Walsh in the semi-finals. She will now compete against Bulgaria’s veteran Sevda Asenova for the title. Additionally, Kazakhstan’s Anel Sakysh, despite being only 22 years old, has garnered over five years of international experience after winning against France’s Melissa Bounoua; she is set to face Turkey’s Nilay Yaren Cam in the finals.
Chinese Taipei’s Wu Shih Yi showcased her technical prowess by outboxing Turkey’s 18-year-old Youth World silver medallist, Pinar Benek. Wu will meet Kazakhstan’s Aidana Zabynbekova, who has also transitioned to the featherweight (57kg) category this year. Furthermore, Kazakhstan’s Rimma Volosenko, a seasoned lightweight (60kg) competitor, triumphed over Italy’s Rebecca Nicoli and will face World bronze medallist Donjeta Sadiku of Kosovo in her finals match.
In the welterweight (66kg) category, China’s Yang Liu effectively utilized her reach to secure victory over Kazakhstan’s Gaukhar Shaybekova, ensuring her place in the finals against Turkey’s Berfin Kabak. Also, Chinese Taipei’s talented boxer Chen Nien Chin dominated her bout against Turkey’s Nilay Kocyigit, continuing her journey to face Greece’s Elisavet Konstantinidou in the light middleweight (70kg) final.
Li Qian, another distinguished Chinese boxer, completed her semi-final successfully against Italy’s Melissa Gemini, securing a match against Greece’s Vasiliki Stavridou in the middleweight (75kg) finals. Her teammate Bu Ridu emerged victorious against Turkey’s Rabia Yuceer in the semi-finals of the light heavyweight (81kg) category. Following all the boxing action can be done through official ASBC social media channels.
The ongoing Strandja Memorial Tournament has highlighted the talent and determination of women boxers from China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan, as they aim for titles across various weight classes. With experienced competitors and promising young talents, the finals promise to be an exciting showcase of skill and sportsmanship. The tournament’s significance as an elite event is reaffirmed by the participation of numerous strong nations.
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