For the first time in Astana on the canvas of the Republican cycle track "Saryarka" held competitions in cycling, "Olympic Hope" for the prizes of Olympic Training Center in cycling among preschool children. Just races attended 157 children, according to BNews.kz correspondent.

Grand - Prix in cycling "Olympic Hope" for the prizes of Olympic Training Center in cycling among pre-school children of Astana brought together 157 preschool age children, who today took to the distance of a hundred meters. Age of participants - 5-6 years.

"We phoned kindergartens, came and talked about our event, we invite all interested, send information. The work was conducted in conjunction with the Board of Education. Then parents have called us and submitted their applications for participation, "- says Dinara Elubaeva, marketing manager of the State Enterprise" Olympic Training Center in cycling. "

Bauyrzhan Mukashev, Director of State Enterprise "in cycling Olympic Training Center," noted that today's event is organized for small children know the taste of winning and competition.

"Today's tournament for the prize of the Olympic Training Center - a promotion of cycling, joining to it of our children. That they have known since childhood, the taste of victory, and in the future to come to us. And I wanted to create a feast for the children and their parents in this day! Cycling - one of the most popular in our country. You notice the bicycle races, marathons, which are attended by top officials of our country. At the same time - it's one of the elite sports, because the equipment is very expensive. But, thanks to our policy of the President, the sport we have a free country. Being built here are sports facilities, world-class base. Our track "Saryarka" - one of the best in the world. With this attitude in a short time we are waiting for the great achievements ", - said Baurzhan Mukhashev.

Olesya Voloskova, mother six years Dennis, said that specifically for today's tournament had bought the child a new bicycle.

"Our child loves bike riding. Specifically, we bought him a bike more for this competition, but it turned out that all the participants of the bikes available. In the two-wheel Dennis learned to ride at the beginning of the summer and quickly mastered it. For the tournament, he was preparing the stadium near the school, there are other trained together and organized the race "- shared Mom Denis.

Askar Yesimov opened the event, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Sports and Physical Culture.

"For many children, I think this is the first start in life. Looking at the children, who are here, we can clearly say that the Kazakhstan Cycling has a great future, to wish you all a good fight, good health and success. The tournament is declared open! "- Declared Askar Yesimov.

National coach of Kazakhstan cycling Zhetes Suleimenov on behalf of the management staff of national teams and sports reserve of Kazakhstan, Cycling Federation congratulated the young cyclists with their first large-scale tournament in my life.

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