The ongoing Asian Fencing Championship in Wuxi, China witnessed Zainab Dayibekova's outstanding performance, as she secured the gold medal in the women's saber competition on June 19.
Representing Uzbekistan, Dayibekova triumphed over athletes from Vietnam, China, and Australia during the qualification rounds. In the semifinals, she faced India's Bhavani Chadalavadani, defeating her with a close score of 15-14.
In the final match, Dayibekova competed against Ji Soo Yun from South Korea, a three-time World Championship winner and the bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Showing her skill and determination, Zainab emerged victorious with a score of 15-9, claiming the coveted gold medal.
This remarkable achievement marked the first medal for the Uzbekistan delegation at the Asian Championship, highlighting Dayibekova's exceptional talent and contribution to her team's success.
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