President Tokayev congratulates Kazakh children’s team on historic hockey victory

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the children’s hockey team, Astana Team, on their sensational victory at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Canada, Qazinform News Agency quotes President’s Advisor - Press Secretary of the Kazakh President Aibek Smadiyarov as saying.

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The Head of State emphasized the Kazakh team’s triumph as a landmark event in Kazakhstan’s sports history.

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He praised the team’s skill and determination, noting their ability to defeat Canada, the birthplace of hockey, in a tough final match.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished the young athletes to believe in themselves, train diligently, and strive for new achievements.

Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Mikhail Shaidorov on his Olympic win.