Asian Boxing Championships: Kazakhstan Announces National Squad Lineup

The World Boxing Asian Championships are set to take place in Mongolia from March 30 to April 10. The National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan has officially released the full roster of the men’s and women’s teams competing in this major continental tournament.

The men’s team, led by head coach Nurzhan Nasanov, features several world-class athletes. Among the top contenders are Sanzhar Tashkenbay, the Sabyrkhan brothers, and Aibek Oralbay—all gold medalists from the recent World Championships in Liverpool. The squad also includes heavy hitters such as Nurbek Oralbay and Sagyndyk Togambay.

On the women's side, head coach Eldos Saidalin has selected a competitive group of athletes. However, by decision of the coaching staff, several prominent world champions and medalists, including Alua Balkibekova and Nazym Kyzaibay, will sit out this continental championship. In their absence, the team will be spearheaded by experienced boxers such as Valentina Khalzova and Rimma Volosenko.

A total of 20 sets of medals (ten for men and ten for women) will be contested during the championship in Ulaanbaatar.

Men’s Squad Highlights:

• 50 kg: Sanzhar Tashkenbay

• 55 kg: Mahmud Sabyrkhan

• 70 kg: Torekhan Sabyrkhan

• 85 kg: Nurbek Oralbay

• +90 kg: Aibek Oralbay

Women’s Squad Highlights:

• 60 kg: Rimma Volosenko

• 75 kg: Valentina Khalzova

• +80 kg: Dina Islambekova