The decisive - final fights of the prestigious "Strandja" tournament, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, continued with another remarkable result for Uzbekistan. Aziza Zakirova, competing in the -75 kg weight category, secured a convincing victory against Australian Emma Sue Greentree by unanimous decision of the judges and added the fourth gold medal to the team's tally.
In the final match, from the very beginning, Aziza behaved quite calmly, confidently, and calculatedly. The opponent wasn't an easy athlete, so every episode, every precise shot, and every movement played a significant role in the clash. However, our compatriot did not lose the initiative during the fight, prevailed in decisive moments, and in the end, this advantage was reflected in the judges' decisions.
The unanimous decision of the judges clearly showed that Zokirova prevailed over her opponent in today's ring. This victory became not only another medal, but also another strong proof of the high level at which Uzbek women's boxing is participating in this tournament.
Thus, Aziza Zakirova won the fourth gold medal of the "Strandja" tournament. This result further enhanced our team's victorious campaign in Sofia. The successive championships won in the finals also give Uzbek boxing a huge psychological advantage.
We remind you that another interesting and important clash awaits us ahead. In the next fight, Oltinoy Sotimboyeva will enter the ring against Valeriya Akhenova from Kazakhstan. So, exciting moments for Uzbekistan's fans are still ahead.
In short, Aziza Zakirova said her word today in the final: a confident fight, a worthy victory, and another gold for the national team. In Sofia, the flag of Uzbekistan was proudly raised once again.
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