Jeenbekov meets with UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko

Bishkek, Apr. 8, 2019. /Kabar/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov met today with UFC world champion Valentina Shevchenko. Her trainer Pavel Fedotov, President of the World Federation “Kulatu Ertaymash MMA” Ruslan Kydyrmyshev and mother of Valentina Shevchenko - Elena Shevchenko also took part in the meeting, the President’s press service reported. The head of state warmly greeted the guests, congratulated Valentina on the victory and winning the championship belt in the women's lightest weight. Jeenbekov expressed his gratitude to coach Pavel Fedotov for the highest level of skill training athletes, perseverance and coaching talent. Special thanks were expressed to Elena Shevchenko, who presented Kyrgyzstan with a multiple world champion. “The whole country, hundreds of thousands of our citizens, are tirelessly watching your sporting successes and fervently support you. Medals that you have won in a fair and stubborn fight have a special value for our entire multinational country. We are sure that in the future you will achieve even greater results and show the world brilliant achievements in sports! ”, said Jeenbekov, addressing the athlete. Valentina Shevchenko thanked Jeenbekov and all Kyrgyz people for their support and warm welcome, noting that no matter where she is, she always feels the warm support of her compatriots, who give her strength and confidence in victory. She noted that her love for the Motherland and especially for the pearl of Kyrgyzstan - the sacred Issyk-Kulu always live in her heart. The President awarded Valentina Shevchenko the Dank Order and conferred Pavel Fedotov the honorary title of Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ruslan Kydyrmyshev and Elena Shevchenko awarded the nominal watch of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.