Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, recently visited the "Alga" sports complex in Bishkek. His visit was dedicated to assessing the preparation of the national hockey team, which is aiming to participate in the youth world championship.
The U-20 competition, organized under IIHF Division III-B, will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena." Teams from Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong will participate in the tournament.
Moldazhiyev expressed hope that the players would demonstrate a high level of play and be focused on victory. During the visit, there was also a meeting with the leadership of the "Zhashtyk" directorate, Vice President of the Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic Elzar Bolotbekov, and head coach Alexey Hakalo, where issues regarding the team's preparedness were discussed.
