Two golds in boxing: Uzbekistan wins gold medals in women's boxing at the Youth Olympic Games for the first time

Uzbekistan won two golds in boxing at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan reported. Three athletes represented the team at the tournament: Ibrokhim Shokirjonov in the under-65 kg category for boys, and Sabrina Chakomanova and Rushanabonu Isoeva in the under-54 kg and under-60 kg categories for girls, respectively.

Both athletes confidently came through all stages of the tournament and won their final bouts, claiming gold medals. According to the federation, this is a historic result: Uzbekistan had never before climbed to the top step of the podium in women's boxing at the Youth Olympic Games.

At the end of the boxing tournament, the Uzbekistan team, with two gold medals, shared first place in the overall standings with India, which became one of the country's best team results at these competitions. The women's team at the Games was led by head coach Timur Akhbaev. The Youth Olympic Games in Dakar are being held under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee.