Kazakhstan plans to win 40 licenses for participation in Winter Olympics in Sochi

According to him, 33 Kazakh athlete in 7 sports have won the right to participate in the Sochi Olympics, but they still need to go through all the stages of the World Cup to confirm their licenses. Yessentayev noted that the formation of the country's Olympic team would continue until January next year, taking into account the level of physical fitness of athletes, their psychological stability, and the results of the final qualifying stage and doping control.

In general, the national team for winter sports is tasked to take at least two medals in the Olympic Games. Four years ago in the Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, Kazakhstan team ranked 25th having won 37 licenses for 8 sports, the web site of the Prime Minister reports.

According to the Agency, more than 5000 athletes and officials from more than 80 countries will participate i the Olympic Games in Sochi in February 2014 . 98 sets of medals will be offered in 15 sports.