Rybakina races past Sabalenka to win Brisbane International
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World No.4 Elena Rybakina captured her sixth career title and first of the season at the Brisbane International, defeating World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-0, 6-3 in the final on Sunday. The victory ended Sabalenka's 15-match win streak on Australian soil, a streak that began last year with her wins in Adelaide and the Australian Open, KTF press-service reports.
Sunday was a rematch of that Australian Open final. Rybakina turned the tables this time, capped off a flawless opening week with an impenetrable performance to dominate the top seed. The victory is her third hard-court title and first since defeating Sabalenka to win Indian Wells last spring. It is also her second title in Australia, having won her first WTA title in Hobart in 2020.
Despite the score, it's always tough to play against you," Rybakina said on the court after being presented with the Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trophy by former World No.3 Wendy Turnbull. "We always push each other and I think that's great. We improve this way, so hopefully we continue."
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Samodelkina claims bronze at Golden Spin of Zagreb
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Kazakhstani figure skater Sofia Samodelkina clinched the bronze medal at the Challenger Series Golden Spin of Zagreb, Croatia, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the final results, Bradie Tennell of the U.S. took first place with 194.97 points, Finland's Iida Karhunen finished second with 187.05 points, and Sofia Samodelkina secured third place with 182.63 points.
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Gennadiy Golovkin Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, becoming the first Kazakhstani athlete in history to receive this honour. Notably, Golovkin entered the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, olympic.kz reports.
Golovkin’s amateur career ranks among the most accomplished in middleweight boxing. He recorded 345 wins in 350 bouts, establishing himself as a long-time leader of Kazakhstan’s national team and a major force in the international amateur scene.
Transitioning into the professional ranks, Golovkin became one of the most dominant middleweights of the 21st century. Over the course of 45 professional fights, he earned 37 knockout victories, held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and IBO world titles, and secured The Ring championship belt. For years, he remained among the elite in the pound-for-pound world rankings.
Following his signing with HBO, Golovkin’s explosive power and fan-friendly style turned him into one of the network’s premier stars. His global popularity grew rapidly as he showcased a remarkable combination of precision, pressure and durability.
Golovkin holds several historic achievements, including 23 consecutive knockout wins over nine years - the longest streak ever in the middleweight division - and 21 successful title defenses, a record that cemented his legacy. His career knockout ratio of over 90% has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as one of the highest among world champions, underscoring his status as one of the most feared finishers of the era.
Behind the statistics stands years of discipline and relentless dedication - the qualities that helped shape Golovkin into a global icon and one of the defining champions of his generation.
Today, Golovkin represents Kazakhstan on a new stage - as a sports leader. He serves as President of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and World Boxing, becoming the first Kazakhstani to lead an international sports federation.
His induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame is not only a recognition of his incredible achievements in the ring - it is also an acknowledgment of his lasting influence on the sport and his continued work to shape boxing’s future.
Golovkin’s name now stands alongside legends such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao - a permanent part of boxing history.
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Kazakhstani Yevgeniy Koshkin grabs silver at ISU Speed Skating World Cup stage
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Kazakhstani Yevgeniy Koshkin has claimed a silver medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup stage in Salt Lake City, the U.S., Qazinform News Agency cites Olympic.kz.
He claimed silver in the 500-meter event, finishing in 33.67 seconds — a new personal best for the Kazakhstani skater.
First place went to Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands, who posted a time of 33.63 seconds, while South Korea’s Jun-ho Kim took third with 33.78 seconds.
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Team Kazakhstan secures gold at Asian Archery Championships in Bangladesh
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Kazakhstan’s archery team claimed victory at the Asian Championships held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Kazinform News Agency cites Olympic.kz.
Kazakhstan's Bunyod Mirzametov, Andrey Tyutyun, and Mussa Dilmukhamet won the gold medal in the men’s compound team event.
In the final, the Kazakh athletes triumphed over Team India with a close score of 230–229.
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Kazakhstani athlete wins gold, sets record at Asian Youth Games
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Kazakhstani athlete Maxim Sazhnev pocketed a gold medal at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, Kazinform News Agency has learnt from the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
He won the discus throw event with a best mark of 63.23 meters, setting a new Asian Youth Games record and surpassing the previous best of 62.03 meters.
China’s Jia Kunchuan took silver with 62.40 meters, while Iran’s Alireza Samimishalamzari finished third with 53.86 meters.
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