The President congratulated the national team, which showed good results in the 28th World Winter Universiade in Almaty.
"Kazakhstan’s team has won the second place in a bitter struggle; it is a high prestige of the country, the rate of development of mass sports.
You have showed the highest level of training, aspiration and will to victory, once again confirming the glory of Kazakhstan's sports school.
Universiade-2017 has become a truly real holiday for all the nation of Kazakhstan.
Our athletes’ victory has become a good stimulus for further development of winter sports; it is an example for the next generation.
I am also grateful to the Universiade Organizing Committee for taking responsibility and excellent organization of the competitions.
I wish all the athletes good health and success in the quest for new sports tops," the congratulatory message reads.