Boxer Gennady Golovkin became president of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan, according to the organization’s website.
The election of the new head of the NOC of Kazakhstan took place on Monday during the organization’s extraordinary general assembly.
“It will be a great honor for me to represent our country in another capacity.” When I was asked to lead the Kazakhstan NOC, I agreed to run on the condition that I would be allowed to make my contribution to the development of Kazakh sport.
As you know, I am neither a politician nor a civil servant. I am used to proving my intentions not with words, but with deeds. I see one of the main tasks in strengthening international relations.
“I would like to add that I have my own vision, I have many years of international experience, I have a team and, above all, a long-standing sincere desire is to implement everything in my country original,” Golovkin said.
Golovkin is 41 years old, during his career as a professional boxer he won 42 victories with two defeats, one fight ended in a draw. The boxer has held the IBF, WBA and IBO belts over the years. He is also a silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games and a 2003 world champion in the amateur category.
Source : MatchTV
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