Reference News Network January 6 report, according to Russia's Linta.ru January 5 report, Kazakh President Tokayev recalled during an interview with the "Turkistan" newspaper that Russian President Putin, during his visit to Bishkek last November, faced a young judo player and "defended the dignity of the older generation."
When asked which leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) enjoy sports, Tokayev said: "At an informal event held not long ago in Bishkek, Putin faced a young judo player and defended the dignity of the older generation." He referred to Putin's visit to the capital of Kyrgyzstan last November, when CIS leaders attended the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit.
Tokayev also said that Azerbaijani President Aliyev is physically strong and never misses an opportunity to exercise. In addition, he introduced that Kyrgyz President Zhaparov plays football, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan rides a bicycle, Belarusian leader Lukashenko plays ice hockey, and Tajik President Rahmon has the robust physique of a naval warrior.
Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov had previously stated that Putin tries to maintain his exercise routine when he is in the country. (Translated by Zhao Zhipeng)
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