Astana (Republic of Kazakhstan), March 17, 2017 – Today the Kazakhstan National Olympic Committee celebrates its 25th anniversary. A solemn ceremony dedicated to this occasion was held in the capital's Palace of Peace and Reconciliation.
The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. During his welcome speech he noted the special role of the Olympic Movement in the modern society.
«Accession to the Olympic Movement became an important part of the process of building the independency of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After all, the Olympic Movement is more than just sports. It is a philosophy of life based on the values of unity, mutual respect and excellence. Olympic champions inspire millions of kids around the world to join sports. For Kazakhstan, sport has always been a powerful and unifying force, raising the national spirit, bringing up the will to succeed, a sense of patriotism and love for the homeland», said the Kazakhstan President.
He also expressed the confidence, that Kazakhstan will reinforce its position on the international sporting arena and wished the athletes future wins and success.
At the end of his speech Nursultan Nazarbayev awarded the honorary guest of the ceremony Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah with a jubilee medal dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Addressing congratulations to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the people of Kazakhstan, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah noted the importance and significance of the 25th anniversary of the Kazakhstan NOC.
"Since your independence, many sports achievements and merits of Kazakh athletes have brought joy and glory to your young country. On behalf of the international Olympic community, I express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for his tireless attention to sport issues and his contribution to the development of the Olympic Movement. I am also grateful to the members of the Kazakhstan Olympic family for creating such a solid platform for success in sports. Together, you made great efforts to strengthen Kazakhstan's position as one of the valuable members of the world Olympic Movement. Based on strong sports traditions in the past, you can confidently look into the even brighter future of the Olympic sport in Kazakhstan", said ANOC and OCA President.
Summing up the results of the 25-year work on the development of the Olympic Movement in Kazakhstan, the head of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Timur Kulibayev said that thanks to the joint efforts, an effective mechanism for the training of top-level athletes was created in the country. And all subsequent actions of the Kazakhstan NOC will be directed to the further development of the Kazakh sport.
"Over these 25 years of the formation of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, our Republic has become one of the most active members of the international Olympic Movement. Thanks to the attention and care of the nation's Leader Nursultan Nazarbayev, who constantly keeps the focus on physical education and sports in the country, the number of victories of our athletes began to grow from year to year. Therefore, we are confident in the future with self-assurance, preparing to conquer new sports peaks", said the president of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan Timur Kulibayev.
The leaders of international Olympic organizations, including the Presidents of international federations Julio Maglione (FINA), Klaus Schormann (UIPM), Francesco Ricci-Bitti (ASOIF), Tamas Ajan (IWF) as well as the Presidents and representatives of 15 National Olympic Committees shared the celebration of special occasion with Kazakhstan nation.
In the center of attention of all attending guests were the native athletes, whose victories delighted the people of Kazakhstan during all 25 years of sovereignty, and veterans, honored sports figures whose merits were recognized by awards and medals.
Within the framework of the festival, a premiere screening of a documentary about the activities of the National Olympic department of the country, achievements of Kazakhstan's sport and its important milestones took place. With this, the solemn events have come to the end with a big concert with the participation of Kazakhstani sports idols and celebrities.
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About the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The foundation was established to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement within the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect. It is also aimed to encourage the development of high performance sport in Kazakhstan through preparation and lead of our best athletes at the Olympic Games as well as sport for all.
Working in close cooperation with NFs the NOC of Kazakhstan is committed to development and support of Kazakhstani sportsmen and women.
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