Eight strong Kazakh girls have advanced to the finals of the Adriatic Pearl Youth Tournament in Budva, Montenegro, after notable victories. Key performances include Rakhmina Abdumezhitova defeating Turkey’s Duman and Aknur Tursyngali overcoming Russia’s Kuzmicheva. Other successful athletes include Alina Kudaigenova, Akbota Yessimbekova, and Mariya Sidorenko, all showcasing the strength of Kazakh boxing.
Eight talented Kazakh girls have successfully advanced to the finals of the Adriatic Pearl Youth Tournament held in Budva, Montenegro. This event marks a return to Budva, following its hosting of the IBA Youth World Boxing Championships in the previous months, attracting participation from prominent nations including Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Turkey, Cuba, and Azerbaijan.
Among the standout performances, Rakhmina Abdumezhitova triumphed over Turkey’s Rabia Eylul Duman in the flyweight (52kg) semi-finals. Despite Duman’s experience, Abdumezhitova effectively implemented her strategy and now faces Russia’s Junior World Champion Snezhana Kuznetsova for the title.
In the women’s featherweight (57kg), Aknur Tursyngali showcased her strength by defeating Russia’s Arina Kuzmicheva, and Regina Tibenyova also excelled, overcoming Belarus’ Natalia Nasachova. This victory sets up a Kazakh final between the two teammates.
Alina Kudaigenova, a noted ASBC Champion, entered the women’s light welterweight (63kg) category as a favorite. She displayed notable technical improvements, defeating Turkey’s Elif Elden, and will now contend against Russia’s Irina Korobova for the championship.
Additionally, Akbota Yessimbekova, the ASBC Asian Junior silver medallist, defeated Azerbaijan’s Ozlam Hasanova in the women’s welterweight (66kg). She will face her compatriot Aisulu Mukhit, who eliminated Russia’s Maria Mashnikova. Mariya Sidorenko, another member of the youth national team, concluded her semi-final by stopping Russia’s Vlada Kuleshova in the light middleweight (70kg) category. Her teammate Sabina Zhaksylyk also emerged victorious in her heavyweight (+81kg) contest.
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In summary, the Kazakh contingent at the Adriatic Pearl Youth Tournament has demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, with eight girls reaching the finals across various weight categories. Notable fighters such as Rakhmina Abdumezhitova and Aknur Tursyngali have shown exceptional performance against strong international opponents. As the tournament progresses, the continued success of these young athletes illustrates the strength and potential of Kazakh boxing on the global stage.
Original Source: www.asbcnews.org
