Kazakhstan’s national fencing team has secured a gold, a silver, and a bronze medal at the Asian U23 Fencing Championships currently underway in Manama, Bahrain, according to the National Olympic Committee.
Kirill Prokhodov led the Kazakhstani delegation by capturing the gold medal in the men’s individual épée event. Prokhodov secured the title after defeating Hong Kong’s Wong Pak-yiu 15-12 in a closely contested final bout.
In the women’s individual sabre competition, Kazakhstani fencer Kaisha Zhanybek earned the silver medal. Zhanybek advanced to the final round but was defeated 8-15 by Hong Kong’s Summer Jane Sit.
A third podium finish for Kazakhstan came from Dilyara Issabekova, who finished in third place to claim the bronze medal in the women’s individual sabre tournament.
The three-medal haul adds to a strong period for Kazakhstani fencing, following previous milestones that included the nation topping the International Fencing Federation men’s team épée world rankings for the first time.
