Tokayev highlights Asian record set by Member of Parliament Aisulu Suleimenova

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev specifically highlighted the achievement of para-athlete and Kurultai member Aisulu Suleimenova at the Asian Para Games in Japan, El.kz reports citing Akorda.

The Head of State made the remarks on November, 9 during a ceremony honouring the winners and medallists of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The President emphasised that Suleimenova had set a continental record in the sprint event.

At the competition in Japan, the athlete completed the 100-metre race in 16.18 seconds. This result established a new Asian record in the T62 classification, which includes athletes with bilateral lower-limb impairments who compete using running-specific prostheses.

As there were no other competitors in her classification, she was entered in a race alongside athletes competing in the T64 classification. In the combined final, the Kazakhstani athlete finished 5th, while retaining her record-breaking result within her own sport classification.

“In this regard, the achievement of Aisulu Suleimenova, who set an Asian record in the 100-metre event at the Asian Para Games, deserves particular recognition,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

The Head of State commended the athlete’s determination, as well as her work in the Kurultai. He noted that she continued to engage in public service and served as a role model for many.

During the ceremony, Tokayev also outlined the results achieved by Kazakhstan’s national team at the Asian Games and the measures being taken to support the development of sport. According to him, over 616 billion tenge has been allocated to the development of the sector over the past 5 years.