The Only One in the Country: The Ak-Suu Girls' Hockey Team Plays on Frozen Ice Despite Challenges

Анна Федорова Sports / Exclusive
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In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Otradnoe, there is the only girls' hockey team in the country that will receive support from local authorities.

This was reported by Temirlan Kudaybergenov, the head of the village of Otradnoe.

He noted that during a working trip to the Ak-Suu district, the presidential envoy familiarized himself with the team's activities and met with its participants.

At the meeting, the envoy expressed the intention to provide state support to the team, promising to supply 11 hockey players with modern sports equipment and uniforms in the near future. The creation of an ice arena for the girls' training is also planned.

The team's coach, Salamat Abdyrahmanov, talked about how the girls learned hockey on their own, training on frozen ice in home conditions, and continue their sessions despite all difficulties.

“We are grateful for the support, but if we are only provided with an ice rink, we will be able to train only in winter. We need an artificial rink and a gym to practice year-round. I hope our wishes for the future will be taken into account,” added S. Abdyrahmanov.

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