Slovak Kickboxer Cintia Czégény Wins Gold at WAKO world Championships
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Cintia Czégény of Slovakia has secured a gold medal in the Full Contact category (up to 48 kg) at the world Kickboxing Championships (WAKO) held in Abu Dhabi. This victory marks a significant achievement for slovak kickboxing, contributing to a total of four medals won by the slovak team in the main categories of the championship.
Czégény’s Triumph
Czégény’s gold medal came after a decisive win against Aleksandra Madraszewska,the world number one from Poland,in the final match.The WAKO World Championships are a premier event in kickboxing, attracting top athletes from around the globe. https://www.wako.org/
Additional Slovak Medalists
Beyond czégény’s gold, the Slovak team demonstrated strong performance across multiple disciplines:
* Lucia Cmárová: Bronze medal in K1 (up to 60 kg)
* Alexandra Filipová: Bronze medal in K1 (+70 kg)
* Michal Janák: Bronze medal in Light Contact (+94 kg)
* Marián Kulizák: Silver medal in the veteran competition.
Reaction from the Slovak Kickboxing association
The Slovak Kickboxing Association expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishments. In a statement on their Facebook profile, thay declared, “It is indeed a huge sporting moment for Slovak kickboxing.We thank the entire team for the fantastic representation of Slovakia at the highest world level.” https://www.facebook.com/SlovakKickboxingUnion/ (note: this link directs to the Slovak Kickboxing Union’s Facebook page, as a direct link to the specific statement wasn’t available.)
About WAKO
The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) is the governing body for amateur and professional kickboxing worldwide,recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). WAKO sanctions numerous international championships and works to promote the sport globally. https://www.wako.org/
Source: TASR (Slovak News Agency)