«The health of the nation is the basis for the successful future of Kazakhstan»

2021 is the anniversary year of Independence in our country! For 30 years, Kazakhstan has managed to achieve tremendous success and achievements, despite the relatively short period of time for the state. I would like to note the achievements in sports over the years of Independence. Great attention is paid to sports in Kazakhstan by the First President of the country, N. A. Nazarbayev. Among the successful Kazakhstani athletes are Gennady Golovkin, Dmitry Balandin, Eldos Smetov, Ilya Ilyin, Olga Rypakova, Alexander Vinokurov, Zarina Diyas, Elizabeth Tursynbayeva and many others. The main sporting event of the country during the period of Independence was the holding of the Asian Winter Games in 2011. They were attended by representatives of about 30 countries.
I participated and became the Champion of the East Asian Games in the 800 and 1500 m in 2001, was the Asian Champion in the 800 m in 2002. I am proud to have participated in the World Cup in 2002 and the Olympic Games in 2004. Master of Sports of international class in track and field athletics. Multiple winner and record holder of the Republic of Kazakhstan in middle-distance running. "Athletes are considered messengers of peace, they bring people together. Sport shows that in peaceful competitions it is also possible to show the capabilities of our country, " our Elbasy emphasizes.
It is impossible to express in words the feeling, the feeling, when the Flag of your Homeland is raised in honor of the victory! My country, my Kazakhstan is a state of peace and harmony!

Mikhail Kolganov,
Honorary Citizen of the City of Ridder