Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, recently visited an Asian wrestling tournament in Bishkek to support fellow countrymen. He expressed hope that Kyrgyz athletes will win gold Olympic medals at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.
"It is a great honor for us to welcome athletes from across the Asian region on Kyrgyz soil. I wish victory to the strongest. I am confident that this sporting celebration will bring competitive spirit and unforgettable experiences to the fans... I hope our athletes will bring home a gold medal from Paris. It will be a great gift for the country's Independence Day," he said.
Following the tournament, Bekzat Almaz uulu and Ernazar Akmataliev secured Olympic licenses. Tashiev congratulated the wrestlers, even embracing and lifting Bekzat Almaz uulu in shared joy of victory.
