Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with 2024 Summer Olympic Games medalists
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the medalists of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games held in France, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
The President stressed each victory was achieved thanks to their strong will and hard work. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the win of the Olympic champion Yeldos Smetov adding that Kazakhstan is proud of him.
“It is a great deed to become the Olympic medalist three times in a row. Your victorious path inspired our athletes,” the Head of State said.
The Head of State thanked athletes who returned home from the Olympic Games with medals, their coaches, and all those who contributed to their training.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also highlighted the silver medal of Nariman Kurbanov calling it historic. For the first time ever Kazakhstan's gymnast got on the Olympic podium. The President emphasized Demeu Zhadrayev and Nurbek Oralbay’s participation.
The President stated Kazakh shooters Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev won bronze at the Olympic Games. It is the country’s first award in 28 years.
The Head of State expressed sincere gratitude to all athletes who won medals at the recent Olympic Games.
He stressed judoka Gusman Kyrgyzbayev and female boxer Nazym Kyzaibai also grabbed medals at the Olympic Games.
The President awarded athletes and coaches who represented Kazakhstan at the Summer Olympic Games with state awards.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also wished Kazakhstan’s para-athletes success at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.
