Following the signing, Mr Vizer presented Mr Myrzabossynov with the Herend special edition porcelain Jigoro Kano statue, in recognition of Kazakhstan’s support for judo development worldwide.
During the discussion, both parties reviewed the evolution of judo in Kazakhstan, highlighting the country’s impressive achievements on the international stage and the growing popularity of the sport among the nation’s youth. This fantastic period of growth culminated this summer with the first ever Olympic title in judo to be won by Kazakhstan, thanks to Yeldos Smetov at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The signing of the 2027 world championship contract marks a major milestone in Kazakhstan’s journey within the International Judo community. The event is set to bring together the best judoka from across the globe on their road to Los Angeles Olympics 2028, further solidifying Kazakhstan’s position as a rising power in the sport, in the region and globally.
In addition to hosting this prestigious event, Mr Vizer and Mr Myrzabossynov have also begun planning for the opening of a representative office of the IJF Academy in Kazakhstan. This initiative is expected to have a great impact on the professional level of Kazakh and Central Asian athletes and coaching staff, leading to further development and success in the world of judo.