The President congratulated Elena Rybakina on her triumph at the US Open and her achievement of the world number one ranking, noting the historic significance of this success and her invaluable contribution to the development of sport in Kazakhstan.
“Following your victories, our children are showing an interest in tennis, signing up for training sessions in large numbers, and aspiring to become champions themselves. You set a positive example for our children, and that is excellent. It is crucial for our children’s future that they engage in sports. Three Grand Slam victories will forever remain in the annals of tennis history. I believe you will not stop here and will continue your winning streak,” the Head of State said.
He also highlighted Elena Rybakina’s distinctive human qualities.
“You behave admirably both on the court and in your interactions with others. I always note your exceptionally high personal culture. This is of great importance, not least in terms of presenting Kazakhstan as a developed and civilized nation that supports sports, and tennis in particular,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized.
In turn, Elena Rybakina expressed her sincere gratitude to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his personal support and for the special attention that he devotes to the development of tennis in Kazakhstan.
The world number one stated that she was very proud to represent Kazakhstan on the international stage. She intends to continue achieving great results and delighting domestic fans with her victories.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Elena Rybakina the Order of Barys, 3rd Class, for outstanding sporting achievements and a significant contribution to the development and popularization of tennis in Kazakhstan.
Source: TengriNews.kz
