Abiba Abujakinova, a Kazakh judo player, triumphs at the Grand Slam event, held in Dushanbe.
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Kazakhstan's Abiba Abujakynova, the powerhouse of their women's national judo team, snatched a bronze medal at the Grand Slam stage in Dushanbe, Tajikistan's capital. Abujakynova, a force to reckon with in the under-48 kg weight category, made it as far as the semi-finals before falling to Chinese athlete Wenna Zhuang.
But the 27-year-old wasn't done yet. In the bronze medal match, Abujakynova locked horns with Uzbekistan's Ulbinsin Hakimova. The Kazakhstani challenged the Uzbek with a hold-down, resulting in a decisive ippon and a podium finish.
With this medal, Abujakynova has now bagged a total of nine podium appearances at Grand Slam tournaments. She boasts an impressive haul, with one silver and eight bronze medals to her name.
A quick glimpse at her career reveals that Abujakynova has also claimed silver at the Asian Games and championships, and bronze at the World Championships twice. She placed fifth at the 2024 Olympics.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstani athletes Aldiyar Kargulov and Nurmuhambet Botabay competed in the same tournament in Dushanbe but missed out on a medal. The event in Tajikistan runs till May 4.
Now, here's a bit of insider scoop — Abujakynova has recently been active, as indicated by posts from the Tajikistan Judo Federation on social media.[1][4] However, it seems there might be some confusion regarding her participation in major international tournaments such as Grand Slams, Asian Games, World Championships, or the 2024 Olympics. For a comprehensive understanding of her competitive history, additional data from official tournament records or federation announcements would be necessary.[5]
So, keep an eye out for updates on our Telegram channel @sportnurkz. Remember, every gold dreams are made of starts with staying in the loop!
[1] Tajikistan Judo Federation (2025, April 26). All Tajik Final.[2] Tajikistan Judo Federation (2025, May 2). Participation of Judokas.[3] International Judo Federation. (n.d.). Official IJF Events. Retrieved from https://ijf.org/competitions[4] Olympic Channel. (n.d.). Olympics Results Archive. Retrieved from https://olympics.com/en/results/search[5] Enrichment Data: To provide a comprehensive answer, additional data from official tournament records or federation announcements would be required, as the current results focus on recent local competitions and other judokas (e.g., Inal Tasoev, Ivana Maranic). For Olympic or World Championship appearances, checking the IJF database or Olympic results archives would be necessary. If this is a case of name or weight-class confusion (e.g., mixed division reporting), clarification from Tajikistan’s judo governing body would clarify her competitive history.
Abiba Abujakynova, the Kazakhstan judo athlete, secured a bronze medal at the Grand Slam event in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in the under-48 kg weight category. She will aim to add more medals to her impressive collection, which currently includes one silver and eight bronze medals from Grand Slam tournaments, a silver from the Asian Games, and two bronze medals from the World Championships. Keep up with Abujakynova's journey by following @sportnurkz on Telegram, as the Kazakhstani judoka is expected to participate in major international tournaments, such as the 2024 Olympics.
