27.08.2022, 13:49 16506
Tokayev congratulates boxer Zhanibek Alimkhanuly on WBO world champion title
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The President commends the contribution Zhanibek Alimkhanuly made to promote the authority of Kazakh school of boxing , noting that many Kazakhstani boxers achieve successes in the world ring.
Thanks to your hard work and stubbornness, you once again demonstrated the superiority of Kazakh boxing style. I’m sure that this great achievement will increase the interest of our youth in sport, especially boxing. Each your step is big sport is a bright example for young Kazakhstanis. I wish strong health, family well-being, and new accomplishments in sport", reads the letter.
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05.01.2026, 18:25 14876
Kazakhstani fencers pocket 2 medals at Fencing World Cup stage in UAE
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The junior stage of the FIE Junior & Cadet Foil World Cup wrapped up in Fujairah, the UAE, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Kazakhstan team made a strong showing at the major international event, winning two medals.
In the women’s competition, Sofiya Aktaeva claimed the silver medal.
In the men’s event, Timofey Semyonov claimed bronze for Kazakhstan in foil.
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03.01.2026, 18:50 27381
Sofiya Aktayeva claims silver at FIE Junior Foil World Cup in UAE
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Kazakhstan’s fencing team representative Sofiya Aktayeva claimed second place at the 2026 FIE Junior Foil World Cup in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, Qazinform News Agency cites the National Olympic Committee.
The athlete finished as the runner-up in the women’s foil competition after being defeated by Stefania Chasovnikova of Russia 11-15 in the final bout.
As a result, Sofiya Aktayeva secured the silver medal at the tournament.
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27.12.2025, 15:15 56821
Kazakh athlete claims badminton gold in Bangladesh
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Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Panarin captured the gold medal at the YONEX SUNRISE Bangladesh International Series 2025 Badminton Tournament in Dhaka, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the National Olympic Committee.
The athlete proved to be the best in the men’s singles event.
In the final, Panarin defeated Mohamad Rushdan of Malaysia. The match ended in a 2–1 victory for the Kazakhstani athlete, with scores of 21-17, 14-21, 21-10.
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20.12.2025, 17:49 94666
Kazakhstan claims 12 additional quotas for 2026 Winter Olympics
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Following the speed skating World Cup stages held from November 14 till December 14 in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway, Kazakhstan has secured 12 quotas in the sport, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
The names of the athletes and the number of participants will be determined by the decision of the national team’s head coach. It is expected that approximately five athletes will represent Kazakhstan in speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Previously, two Kazakh figure skaters - Mikhail Shaidorov and Sofia Samodelkina - met the Olympic standard at the World Championships, securing two individual quotas in figure skating for the country. In addition, nine quotas were earned by domestic short track athletes, with the names selected by the coaching staff based on ranking results: Denis Nikisha, Abzal Azhgaliyev, Olga Tikhonova, and Yana Khan.
The final number of Olympic quotas will be confirmed by the end of January 2026.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with over 3,500 athletes from 93 countries participating.
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14.12.2025, 08:20 152356
Kazakhstan claims back-to-back gold medals at IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in UAE
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Kazakhstan’s Saken Bibossinov and Orazbek Assylkulov brought their team two gold medals at the 2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Dubai, the UAE, Qazinform News Agency cites Sports.kz.
Bibossinov claimed the men’s 54 kg gold after defeating Russia’s Vyacheslav Rogozin by a split decision in the final. Vyacheslav suffered a knockdown in the second round.
Orazbek Assylkulov won over Tajikistan’s Khusravkhon Rakhimov by a unanimous decision 5-0 in the men’s 57 kg final.
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14.12.2025, 07:48 152036
Kazakhstani skater clinches silver at World Cup in Norway
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Kazakhstan’s Nadezhda Morozova grabbed a silver medal in the final leg of the 2025 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, Norway, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Morozova completed the women’s 1,500-meter race in 1 minute 54.98 seconds, securing the silver medal.
Morozova finished just 0.03 seconds behind the winner, Japan’s Miho Takagi. Norwegian skater Ragne Wiklund rounded out the podium, finishing third with a time of 1 minute 55.18 seconds.
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12.12.2025, 12:10 163071
Kazakhstan secures 4 spots in short track for 2026 Olympics
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The International Skating Union (ISU) has officially released the quota list for short track speed skating at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Italy, Qazinform News Agency cites the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Following the World Tour qualifying stages, Team Kazakhstan secured four spots for the Games.
In the men’s events, Kazakhstan secured the right to field two athletes in the 500-meter distance and one athlete in the 1000-meter distance.
The women’s team qualified to enter two athletes in the 500 meters, one in the 1000 meters, and two in the 1500 meters.
In addition, Kazakhstan will compete in the mixed relay.
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11.12.2025, 15:20 167991
Kazakhstan hauls 9 medals at WTT Youth Contender Dammam 2025
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The WTT Youth Contender Dammam 2025 wrapped up in Saudi Arabia, Qazinform News Agency cites Olympic.kz.
The Kazakhstan team claimed a total of nine medals at the event.
In the U11 singles category, Adelya Alzhanova took 2nd place, while Shokhina Mirkodirova finished 3rd. In U13 singles, Zhaniya Bekmukhambetova claimed 1st place. In the U15 singles, Alexey Markin earned 2nd place.
In U15 mixed doubles, the top spot went to Alexey Markin and Ainaz Adilgereyeva, while Kirill Bernikov and Arailym Sapabek took 2nd place, and Dagir Daniyarov with Zhaniya Bekmukhambetova finished 3rd.
In the U19 mixed doubles category, Abdulla Mamay and Alissa Tsvigun won 1st place, and Nurbol Toktamys paired with Yelizaveta Lavrova secured 3rd place.
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