Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended a ceremony honoring the winners and medalists of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. He congratulated athletes on their results at the 20th Summer Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games.
Tokayev said the athletes’ victories reflected the spirit of change in the country. Citing International Monetary Fund data, he said Kazakhstan’s GDP is expected to approach $398 billion by the end of the year.
The president said large-scale nationwide construction would begin next year. Plans include schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers for children with special needs, cultural venues and sports facilities in every region. New sports complexes and inclusive centers will also be built under the program.
Tokayev said more than 616 billion tenge had been allocated to sports development over the past five years. He singled out Aisulu Suleimenova, who set an Asian record in the 100-meter run at the Para Games, and cited other athletes’ achievements at the Asian Games.
Kazakhstan will host world championships in boxing, judo, taekwondo, table tennis and esports in 2027, as well as the junior world short track speed skating championships. The country will host the World Anti-Doping Agency Congress this year, while the 51st UEFA Congress is scheduled to take place in Astana in the spring.
Tokayev called for preparations for the Los Angeles Olympic Games to be conducted at the highest level, with the involvement of athletes, the relevant ministry and sports federations.
