Vladislav Samozhonov and Indira Kydyrmoldayeva were welcomed in Ulytau Region after winning medals at the under-19 world boxing championships.
The tournament took place in Budva, Montenegro, from October 16 to 27. Samozhonov won silver in the over-90 kg super heavyweight division, while Kydyrmoldayeva earned bronze in the under-60 kg category.
Yeldos Abdraev, acting head of the Ulytau Region Department of Physical Culture and Sports, called their results a historic event for regional sport. He congratulated the boxers, wished them success in future competitions and thanked their coaches.