In the capital's athletics sports complex Qazaqstan, Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev awarded industry workers and veterans who made an invaluable contribution to the development of sports in the country in honor of Sports Day.

At the ceremonial event, Yermek Marzhikpayev congratulated the participants of the gathering on Sports Day and thanked the industry representatives for their contribution to the development of domestic sports and bright victories.

"First of all, I sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday - Sports Day! Sports is a unique industry that extols the honor and dignity of the country. The key to cheerfulness and strong spirit. The head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev constantly puts the development of sports and physical culture at the forefront. Our main task is to make the future of the country's sports bright, to educate the younger generation. Today, our athletes extol the country's status in world-class competitions. These achievements are the fruit of the merits of the older generation, coaches and specialists, athletes, honored in the field of sports," said the Minister of Tourism and Sports. At the festive meeting, Ermek Marzhikpayev presented the industry employees and coaches, representatives of sports organizations with the medal "Veteran of Labor", the badges "For Merits in the Development of Physical Culture and Sports" and "Honored Worker of Sports", the certificate "Honor" and "Letter of Gratitude".