At a meeting with the athletes of the national team, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the games in Paris are a long-awaited event that will attract the attention of the whole world. According to him, our strongest boys and girls are sent to this tournament, where the best of the best will compete for the championship. As the President emphasized, protecting the honor of the country is a responsible and honorable duty.
– We have high hopes for you and all the people will root for you. The domestic sports school has always enjoyed high prestige. Our athletes certainly returned to their homeland with awards. I am sure that you will continue this glorious path with honor, and your achievements will become a victory for all of Kazakhstan. The sky-blue banner soaring into the heights undoubtedly lifts the spirit of our entire people,” said the Head of State.
As the President noted, all necessary conditions are being created for our athletes.

– Sports grounds are being built in cities and villages. Last year alone, about 70 sports centers were opened. This year, about 200 more objects will be built. As you know, there have been changes in the structure of the National Olympic Committee. The Headquarters for preparations for the Olympic Games has been created. Experienced specialists have been invited to the country, including the famous athlete Gennady Golovkin. The result will only come when everyone becomes a true master of their craft. Our people treat athletes with special respect,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized.The head of state drew attention to the fact that the merits of our compatriots, who left an indelible mark on the history of sports, receive the highest praise.

– A clear confirmation of this is that the names of Baluan Sholak, Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, Alexander Vinokurov, Bekzat Sattarkhanov, Olga Rypakova were assigned to the best sports facilities. I have no doubt that you too will be able to achieve the highest achievements. The younger generation looks up to you. This is a great honor,” said the President of Kazakhstan.
As noted in the speech, our country is invariably committed to a policy of peace and cooperation.

– Last week the SCO summit was successfully held in Astana. The main goal of this representative event was to strengthen dialogue, friendship and trust between countries and peoples. And such priorities are shared by the entire sports world, since, in fact, any sports competition is, first of all, a manifestation of solidarity, high aspirations and unity of people. The values ​​that the Olympic Games convey go far beyond mere sporting achievements. The Olympic Games are a vivid embodiment of equality, mutual respect and fair competition for both individual athletes and entire states,” said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The President emphasized that the athletes have a responsible mission to adequately represent our country, and wished them success.

– All of you made incredible efforts to win tickets to this Olympics. I am confident that you will show your best form and achieve good results. The whole of Kazakhstan will support you. Of course, becoming a champion is not easy.Popular wisdom says: “He who maintains honor will achieve any goal.” I’m sure you will return as winners,” said the Head of State.
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev presented the national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the captain of the national team Aslanbek Shymbergenov.
The main part of the Kazakhstan national team took part in the meeting via video link from the Akbulak Olympic Center in the Almaty region, where athletes are conducting their final training camps before the games in Paris.
World boxing champion Aslanbek Shymbergenov, Asian Games winner in athletics Olga Safronova and Olympic medalist in judo Eldos Smetov addressed the President in response.

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