President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the performance of Kazakhstani athletes at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games held in Japan. He noted that, thanks to the national team’s dedication and hard work, Kazakhstan’s national anthem had played at the competitions, El.kz reports citing Akorda.
At the ceremony honouring the winners and medallists, the President highlighted the significance of the national team’s performance. In his assessment, the athletes’ victories serve to strengthen Kazakhstan’s international standing.
"Thanks to the dedication of our national team, the anthem of our Motherland has been played and its flag raised on multiple occasions", Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
Following the 20th Summer Asian Games, held in the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya, the Kazakhstan national team secured a total of 84 medals. Kazakhstan finished 8th in the overall medal standings, improving on its performance at the previous Asian Games.
Kazakhstani athletes won 12 gold medals. Notable achievements included Kazakhstan’s return to the top of the podium in men’s boxing after a prolonged absence, as well as the country’s first-ever medals in several individual disciplines.
