China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan Excel at Strandja Memorial Tournament Finals
Several female boxers from China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan have reached the finals at the 76th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. The tournament is notable for its historical significance and attracts top talent globally. Key boxers include Aigerim Sattibayeva, Wu Shih Yi, and Li Qian, among others, who are set to compete for titles in their respective weight categories.
The 76th edition of the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, showcased the prowess of female boxers from China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan, as they secured multiple places in the finals. This prestigious tournament is renowned for being Bulgaria’s primary international boxing event and holds the distinction of being the oldest such event globally, attracting strong competitors from nations including Uzbekistan, England, France, and others.
Kazakhstan’s Aigerim Sattibayeva, an experienced boxer, demonstrated her determination by defeating Ireland’s Ciara Walsh in the semi-finals. She is set to compete for the title against Bulgaria’s veteran Sevda Asenova, who has participated in international competitions since 2006.
In the bantamweight (54kg) division, 22-year-old Anel Sakysh from Kazakhstan, with over five years of international experience, advanced to the finals by eliminating France’s Melissa Bounoua. Sakysh will face Turkey’s Nilay Yaren Cam in the championship match.
Wu Shih Yi from Chinese Taipei showcased her technical skill by outboxing 18-year-old Turkish Youth World silver medallist Pinar Benek. Wu will compete against Kazakhstan’s Aidana Zabynbekova, who has recently moved down to the featherweight (57kg) division this year.
Kazakhstan’s Rimma Volosenko, who has previously triumphed in several international tournaments, including the ASBC Asian Championships, overcame Italy’s Rebecca Nicoli. She will next face World bronze medallist Donjeta Sadiku from Kosovo in the lightweight (60kg) finals.
Yang Liu, another seasoned Chinese boxer, utilized her reach effectively to defeat Kazakhstan’s Gaukhar Shaybekova and earned her place in the welterweight (66kg) final against Turkey’s Berfin Kabak. Meanwhile, Chen Nien Chin from Chinese Taipei dominated the semi-finals against Turkey’s Nilay Kocyigit, setting the stage for her title match against Greece’s Elisavet Konstantinidou in the light middleweight (70kg) category.
In the middleweight (75kg) semi-final, Li Qian of China triumphed over Italy’s Melissa Gemini, setting her up for a final bout against Greece’s Vasiliki Stavridou. Additionally, her teammate Bu Ridu won against Turkey’s Rabia Yuceer to reach the light heavyweight (81kg) finals.
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In summary, the Strandja Memorial Tournament has highlighted the exceptional talent of female boxers from China, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan. These remarkable athletes have progressed to the finals in various weight categories, showcasing their skills and determination. The competition underscores the significance of this historic tournament in the international boxing calendar.
Original Source: www.asbcnews.org
