President of Kazakhstan to attend London-2012 Olympic Games

ASTANA. July 4. KAZINFORM President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met with members of the National Olympic Team on Wednesday (July 4) at Akorda Presidential Residence.

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At the meeting the Head of State said he knew all the athletes, kept an eye on their achievements and that London 2012 Olympic Games was a turning point for Kazakhstani sportsmen.

107 athletes from Kazakhstan will compete in 20 sports at London-2012. "I see that you feel the responsibility because you represent the whole country. It is your chance to prove that you have trained for a reason," President Nazarbayev noted.

"I don't think I have to encourage you. You are success-oriented. I have invited you to wish you a safe trip to London," Nursultan Nazarbayev concluded.

The Kazakh Leader is expected to attend London-2012 Olympic Games.