President Tokayev congratulates Nazym Kyzaibay on her historic win
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President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh female boxer Nazym Kyzaibay on her unique achievement at the 2025 IBA Women's Boxing World Championship in Niš, Serbia, Kazinform News Agency reports.
I congratulate Nazym Kyzaibay - the first three-time world champion in the history of Kazakhstan’s boxing. This is a unique achievement. I want to thank the entire national team for a brilliant performance at the world championship in Serbia! I wish our girls to reach new heights in sport!" the Head of State posted on Instagram.
As it was reported, the bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympic Games - Nazym Kyzaibay - claimed her third world champion’s title at the 2025 IBA Women's Boxing World Championship in Niš, Serbia.
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