Kazakhstan Takes Home First Bronze Medal at 2024 Olympics in France

In a thrilling start to the 2024 Olympics in France, Kazakhstan has secured its first medal of the games, winning bronze in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. The Kazakh pair of Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev defeated Germany’s Anna Janssen and Maximilian Ulbrich with a decisive score of 17-5.

The event, which took place at the Olympic shooting range in Chateauroux, a three-hour drive from Paris, saw China’s Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting claim the first gold medal of the games in the same event. Kazakhstan’s bronze medal win marks the country’s first Olympic medal in shooting since the 1996 Atlanta Games.

The Kazakh team’s victory was a testament to their skill and determination, as they outperformed their competitors to secure a well-deserved third-place finish. Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev’s performance was a source of national pride, with Satpayev stating, “I’m feeling perfect. This was the first (Olympic) competition for me, and I got third place, so it’s perfect.”

The 2024 Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are being held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The games feature 206 countries and over 11,000 athletes competing in 339 events across 32 sports.

Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country, has a rich sporting history, particularly in combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and judo. The country has won a total of 72 medals (15 gold, 23 silver, and 34 bronze) at the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

As the 2024 Olympics continue, Kazakhstan will look to build on its early success and secure more medals for the nation. The country’s athletes will compete in a variety of sports, including wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, and judo, among others.

The bronze medal win by Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev is a proud moment for Kazakhstan, and it sets the stage for an exciting and competitive Olympic Games in France.