Akim of WKO congratulated the athletes on their success at the Asian Parathekwondo Championship

Today, the governor of the region Gali Iskaliyev met with the twice winner and participant of the Asian Parathekwondo Championship Malik Mukashev and Asel Shakenova,
In an international tournament held from June 12 to 15, 2021 in the capital of Lebanon – Beirut. more than 20 countries from all over the world took part. This format was adopted by the World Parathekwondo Federation to promote this sport.
M. Mukashev won two gold medals at once. It is worth noting that in the fight for the second gold, the athlete made a strong-willed decision to perform in a more difficult category for himself. As a result, M. Mukashev defeated the representative of Iran in the semifinals and defeated an athlete from Turkey in the final.
- Winning a competition of this level is a great achievement, a matter of pride for our sport, as well as for the athletes who are steadfast in spirit and character. Your success is an example of indomitable will for the younger generation – " the governor of the region said.
M. Mukashev noted that the athletes missed the competitions and were glad to return to the big tournaments.
The coach of the athletes, Yerbol Mergaliyev, stressed that A. Shakenova also performed well at the championship and has the potential to win in the upcoming tournaments.
The head of the region thanked the athlete for the successful performance for the national team of the country and wished new victories.
It should be noted that today 215 athletes are engaged in various sports in the sports club for people with disabilities of the West Kazakhstan Region.