Kazakh athlete Nariman Kurbanov won a silver medal at the
33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The athlete successfully performed in the
pommel horse exercises final. Notable, this is the first-ever medal for
Kazakhstan in artistic gymnastics at the quadrennial competition.
«It’s hard to put these emotions into words. I was
asked to calm down. When he started performing the pommel horse exercises, I
just froze. He has won a silver medal at the Olympics; finally this race is
over,» said Khusanzhan Kurbanov, Nariman Kurbanov’s father
and personal coach.
In Paris, the silver medalist received great support. He was welcomed with a
storm of applause at Kazakhstan’s Embassy in France.
«The Olympic Games are currently in full swing. Our main
delegation is just beginning its fight for medals. I wish our team the best of
luck in winning as many medals and achieving as many victories as possible at
the Olympics. Alga, Kazakhstan!» said Nariman Kurbanov.
Kazakh boxer Nurbek Oralbay is also expected to win a medal. Oralbay, as well as track
and field athlete Norah Jeruto, will compete for Olympic gold in the finals. Another medal in
boxing is guaranteed by Nazym Kyzaibay, who is set to compete in the
semifinals. It is noteworthy that the national team has four medals, including one gold, one
silver, and two bronze medals.
Editor: Әсел Бақытқызы
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