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.
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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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