Kazakhstan Taekwondo practionerClaims Silver Medal at Tournament Held in China
In the heart of the World Taekwondo President's Cup - Asian Region tournament, Kazakh athlete Samirkhon Ababaquirov managed to clinch a well-deserved silver medal in the 63kg weight category. According to Liter.kz, this impressive feat was announced by the Kazakhstan Taekwondo Federation's press service [1].
Ababaquirov's journey began with a victory over fellow compatriot Dulat Abdimalik. He continued his winning streak against China's Huang Cho Cheng and South Korea's Jang Jabin in the semifinals. However, in the final showdown, he encountered Jung Jun, a formidable opponent who had accrued a impressive track record as a silver medalist in the World Taekwondo Championships, winner of the Asian Games, and a two-time Grand Prix champion [2]. Despite a valiant effort, Ababaquirov couldn't secure the gold against such an accomplished adversary.
This hard-fought win secured an additional quota for the 2026 Asian Championships for Kazakhstan [1]. The occasion also marked the third medal for the Kazakh team at this tournament. Earlier, Bатyrkhan Toleuğali and Azizа Karajanova had clinched bronze medals in the 80kg and 53kg weight categories, respectively.
In the realm of taekwondo, names like Jung Jun are often associated with greatness. Yet, the details about this particular athlete appear scarce or may not be widely recognized in available sources. Further research might help uncover more about this elusive champion. [3] could potentially provide some insights if the name is spelled correctly. But for now, Jung Jun remains an enigma, a silver medalist among the shadows of the martial arts world.
Abdimalik, a Kazakhstani taekwondo athlete, was defeated by Samirkhon Ababaquirov in the 53kg weight category, marking the end of Abdimalik's road in the World Taekwondo President's Cup - Asian Region tournament. In the semifinals, Ababaquirov had proved his mettle against Abdimalik and others, citing victories over China's Huang Cho Cheng and South Korea's Jang Jabin.
