Brandon Kaylor, a coach from the University of Oregon in the United States, who specially arrived in Astana for the ongoing World Wrestling Championships, shared his impressions of the capital, according to the official website of the Astana akimat. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The American specialist, who visited Kazakhstan for the first time, said he was particularly impressed by the city's cleanliness and architecture, as well as the hospitality of the Kazakh people.
"I was amazed by the beauty of Astana. Kazakhstan has become one of my favorite countries I have ever visited. I especially liked the cool weather, national dishes and culture here. The cleanliness and beauty of the city also surprised me. Most importantly, the people are very kind, open and hospitable," said Brandon Kaylor.
According to him, the organizers warmly welcomed foreign guests. The coach said that after the tournament ends, he plans to return to Kazakhstan and also visit the city of Almaty.
It is worth noting that the World Wrestling Championships are being held in Astana from October 24 to November 1. About 900 athletes from 135 countries of the world are participating in the tournament.