Kazakhstan claims seven medals, three golds at World Boxing Cup
Kazakhstan’s national boxing team secured seven medals, including three golds, at the opening stage of the World Boxing Cup
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s national boxing team secured seven medals, including three golds, at the opening stage of the World Boxing Cup, which concluded Saturday in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
Gold medals were won by Sultanbek Aibaruly (85 kg), Viktoriya Grafeyeva (60 kg) and Valeriya Axenova (over 80 kg).
Aibaruly defeated Brazil’s Kaue Belini in the final, while Grafeyeva beat Rebeca Santos. Axenova clinched her title with a victory over Hungary’s Szófia Szira.
Kazakhstan finished third in the unofficial team standings with a 3-1-3 medal tally. Brazil topped the standings with four gold, five silver and no bronze medals.
The first stage of the 2026 World Boxing Cup was held from April 20 to 26 in Foz do Iguaçu, bringing together nearly 400 athletes from more than 50 countries. A total of 20 medal events — 10 for men and 10 for women — were contested. Kazakhstan fielded a team of 16 boxers at the tournament.
We must take charge of our narrative. Research indicates that 92% of their Muslim coverage is negative. Help us change that.
Have Your Say!
Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@soundvision.com.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a Muslim Network TV’s representative. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
Tweet: @MuslimNetworkTV
