Three Kazakhstani Olympic medalists and two coaches diagnosed with COVID

According to Dias Akhmetsharip, adviser to the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, some of Kazakhstani athletes and coaches who participated in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have tested positive for coronavirus, Kazinform News Agency reports.

“Three medalists and two coaches of our team have tested positive for the coronavirus. All three athletes are medalists from the 2024 Paris Olympics. They are currently isolated and receiving treatment. They are in the mild stage of disease. We wish them a speedy recovery. No cases of the virus have been identified among other members of the national team," Dias Akhmetsharip stated.

Recall that on August 14, the meeting of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with the medalists of the Summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in Astana was canceled since several athletes and coaches were diagnosed with COVID-19.

As earlier reported, the Head of State decreed to award sportsmen and coaches of the national team with state awards for their high achievements at the Summer 2024 Paris Olympic Games.