Ilya Ilyin's victory at World Weightlifting Championship in France - good present for jubilee of Kazakhstan's Independence

TANA. November 17. KAZINFORM President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of congratulation to Kazakh athlete Ilya Ilyin. The Head of State congratulated him on successful performance at the World Weightlifting Championship in France.

The President's press service reports.

"You have again met the expectations of millions of our compatriots, who have a sense of pride in their winners, in their country. Your victory became a good present to all Kazakhstanis for the anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence. I am confident that your will to win, spirit and character, skill and stamina will be an example for all athletes of Kazakhstan. I wish you success," the telegram reads.