Beijing, China, February 4, 2022: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games at the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) on Friday, February 4, reports Olympic.kz.
He was among a number of heads of state and royal families from around the world as well as members of the International Olympic Committee and United Nations leaders.
The flag-bearers of Kazakhstan were short track athlete Abzal Azhgaliyev and speed skater Yekaterina Aidova.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greeted Kazakhstan’s athletes when they entered the arena in the parade of athletes.
Kazakhstan’s national team consists of 34 athletes and they will compete in eight sports: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, Nordic combined, short track speed skating, ski jumping and speed skating.
In total, 109 medals in 15 ice and snow disciplines will be awarded over 16 days of the Beijing Winter Olympics through to the closing ceremony on February 20.
(Photos: Olympic.kz)
