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Kazakh Race Walker Stripped of Asian Games Gold over Footwear
Officials said the result was under review because her shoes were not on World Athletics’ approved list.
- On Monday, Asian Games organisers annulled Kazakh race walker Yasmina Toxanbayeva's gold medal in the women's marathon, citing 'improper conduct' regarding footwear regulations.
- Athletes must wear shoes approved and listed on a World Athletics platform; officials determined Toxanbayeva violated these standards despite crossing the finish line first on Sunday.
- Following the disqualification, China's Danzengquzong was upgraded to gold, with compatriot Ma Li earning silver and Japan's Yukiko Umeno taking bronze.
- Toxanbayeva has appealed the decision to the jury, stating on Instagram, 'We fought until the end,' though the Kazakh Olympic committee provided no immediate comment.
- Kazakh state media reported the result was under review due to footwear, though organisers did not specify the nature of the protest as Toxanbayeva awaits the jury's final decision.
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·Kyiv, Ukraine
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