Kazakhstan's men's épée
team has made history by becoming world champions for the first time. President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the athletes on their achievement,
according to Aibek Smadiyarov, Advisor and Press Secretary to the President.
The Head of State described the gold medals as a testament to the team's
outstanding skill, strength of spirit, and unity. He also thanked the fencers
and their coaching staff for their contribution to strengthening Kazakhstan's
standing on the international stage. At the Fencing World Championships in Hong
Kong, Kazakhstan defeated Finland, Uzbekistan, Denmark and Egypt before
securing a 45-40 win over Ukraine in the final. Just a year ago, the country's
best result in this discipline was a bronze medal.
«There
were 20 teams, all roughly at the same level, and sometimes victory can come
down to just one touch. One small mistake can cost a team its chance to win.
The athletes stayed focused and composed. We made substitutions, and Ruslan
Kurbanov stepped in at the right moment and helped the team. Well-planned
training camps, good sparring partners, and the support of friends and family
all played a role,» said Alexander Gorbachuk, coach-consultant with the Kazakhstan
Épée Team.
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