President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with President of World Aquatics Husain Al-Musallam at Akorda.
During the meeting, the Head of State highly commended World Aquatics for its support for the Kazakhstan Swimming Sports Federation and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the international sports organization.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the growing interest in aquatic sports among the people of Kazakhstan and emphasized that the Kazakh athletes continue to represent the country with distinction on the international stage, including at the Olympic Games and World Championships. In this regard, the President recalled Dmitry Balandin’s historic victory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as Adilbek Mussin’s bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
The Head of State noted that Kazakhstan is creating the necessary conditions for the development of both mass and professional sports, as well as for hosting high-level international competitions. Particular attention is being paid to expanding sports infrastructure.
In turn, Husain Al-Musallam noted that the achievements and performances of Kazakhstan’s athletes at the 2026 Asian Games demonstrate the significant potential for further progress in the country’s sports sector.
In recognition of his contribution to the development of aquatic sports worldwide and in Kazakhstan, President Tokayev awarded President of World Aquatics Husain Al-Musallam the Order of Dostyk (Order of Friendship) of II Degree.
