Temur Rakhimov will carry the banner of the Tajikistan Olympic team at the Asian Games

Together with the Tajik wrestler, the famous shooter Malika Lagutenko will carry the banner, the National Olympic Committee of the Republic specified.

Tajik judoka Temur Rakhimov will carry the banner of the republic's Olympic team at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

This was reported by the country's National Olympic Committee.

It is noted that the famous shooter Malika Lagutenko will carry the banner along with the athlete.

Tajikistan will be represented by 110 athletes at the Asian Games in China, the republic’s NOC added.

Thus, for each prize medal in the country, a system of monetary rewards has been established for athletes.

A prize from the President of Tajikistan in the amount of 150 thousand somoni will be paid to those who win gold in the competition. For silver, athletes will receive 100 thousand somoni, and for bronze - 50 thousand.

The Tajik coach spoke about the team’s goals at the 2023 Asian Games

Let us remind you that the XIX Asian Games start on September 23 in the city of Hangzhou in China.

The competition program includes 40 sports in 61 disciplines.

The Asian Games have been held every 4 years since 1951 under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia. Tajikistan has been participating in these games since 1994.

source: tj.sputniknews.ru