During the meeting held in the Hospitality House of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that the Olympic competition in Sochi is the closest one to Kazakhstan in geographical terms. Addressing the athletes of the Olympic National team, the President of Kazakhstan emphasised a unifying force of sport.
“Gaining the licence for Olympics is a great achievement for you in your sports career. After the Olympics in London, we highly raised the level of our sports results. I wish you new victories. Today, the state is doing its best for you to achieve great successes in the international arena. Upon my instruction, necessary funds are being allocated, sports facilities have been built. You are trained by the best domestic and foreign coaches. I support you personally and watch your results,” the President highlighted.
Nursultan Nazarbayev pointed out that thanks to mass media coverage each of the Olympic athletes is well-known among the people of Kazakhstan and the whole country would warmly support them.
President Nazarbayev also underscored that Almaty presented the bid to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Kazakhstan has modern sports infrastructure and experience in hosting high-level competitions.
During the conversation, the members of the National Olympic team thanked the President for the attention and support and presented the head of state with a souvenir medal.
At the end of the meeting, the President wished the athletes health, competitive spirit and Olympic victories.
During the visit, Chairman of the Board of the Astana EXPO-2017 National Company JSC Talgat Yermegiyayev reported to the President on the plans of hosting the international exhibition in Astana. Mayor of the Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov briefed the President on the progress of preparation for the bid to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022 in Almaty.
