The Chairman of the Board-Rector of the Al - Farabi Kazakh National University Zh.Tuimebayev congratulates the graduate of the University Yeldos Smetov and the 1st year student of the Faculty of Medicine Igor Son with the bronze medals of the Tokyo Olympics.

Judoka Eldos Baktybaevich is a graduate of the Faculty of Law of KazNU. Silver medalist at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. In the land of the rising sun, in the weight category up to 60 kg, he won a bronze medal, defending the honor of the country.

Igor Son is currently studying physical culture and sports. Weightlifting in the weight category up to 61 kg, snatch-131 kg, snatch-163 kg.

In his congratulations, Zh.Tuimebayev noted that the winners of the Olympic Games not only glorified the honor of the Kazakh people, but also brought boundless pride and joy to the university.

In addition, he noted that in Japan, two bronze medals, which fell into the piggy bank in two days, are a shining example for student youth and raise the patriotic spirit.

Recall that about 10 graduates and students studying at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University play for the national team of Kazakhstan in such sports as swimming, judo, freestyle wrestling, weightlifting, athletics.

We wish all our athletes to return home with victories!