Tokayev receives winners of IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2023

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted the winners of the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2023 Sanzhar Tashkenbay, Makhmud Sabyrkhan, Aslanbek Shymbergenov, Nurbek Oralbay, silver medalist Dulat Bekbauov as well as members and coaches of the Kazakh national boxing team in the Akorda presidential residence, Turanews.kz reports citing the Press Servide of Akorda.

Kazakh Leader extended his congratulations to the athletes on their triumph at the World Championships in Tashkent, which became a moment of history for the entire country.

President Tokayev praised the landmark achievement of the Kazakhstani boxers, expressing gratitude to all fans who supported them in the Uzbek capital. In his words, the genuine support the fans showed at the event energized the Kazakhstani athletes.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev went on to add that the final bouts had been quite spectacular and the Kazakhstani flag raised and the sound of the national anthem played during the awarding ceremony had inspired the whole nation of Kazakhstan.

President Tokayev commended the recent achievements of other Kazakhstan athletes, namely chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva, tennis player Elena Rybakina, weightlifter Nurgisa Adiletuly, Kazakhstani wrestlers who had captured seven gold medals at the Asian Championships, footballers, hockey players and others.