Kasymaliev emphasized that the youth world hockey championship, which will be held in Bishkek, is a significant event for the country and demonstrates trust from the IIHF, highlighting Kyrgyzstan's status as a reliable partner.
He noted that sports have a unifying power and expressed confidence that the youth national team will continue the successes of the national team, which has shown significant progress since 2022. The head of the Cabinet also assured that the state will continue to support the development of winter sports, which includes the modernization of sports infrastructure and the training of athletes.
At the end of the meeting, honorary certificates from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic were awarded to Franz Reindl and Clifton Rottels for their significant contribution to international hockey.
