Alexandre Vinokourov joins Kazakhstan's Expo 2017 bidding committee

Almaty. October 15. Kazakhstan Today - Olympic champion Alexandre Vinokourov has joined Kazakhstan's Expo 2017 bidding committee. International practice shows that famous athletes present a country's bid to host major events.

According to Caspionet, Alexandre Vinokourov is not an accidental choice. His name has long been associated with Pro Team Astana. Following Vinokourov's victory at the London Olympics, his popularity grew worldwide.

"This is probably a logical ending of professional career for Alexandre Vinokourov as an Olympic champion and a repeated winner of various tournaments," Allen Chaizhunussov, Vice President of Kazakhstan Cycling Federation said.

The first shots of the Expo 2017 promotion video were filmed in Monaco during Vinokourov's farewell race called Criterium Vino. While there, Alexandre Vinokourov also shared his plans for the future.

"The main sponsor Samruk-Kazyna has extended the contract for another four years. This is the result of all our work and we will be working to retain the level that we have achieved so far. Being in the top five teams in the world is our primary goal as well as to retain the image of the team and the country," Alexandre Vinokurov, London Olympic Champion said.

Pro Team Astana was established especially for Alexandre Vinokourov. His fame and popularity assist in promoting projects of national importance abroad.

"In the world of sports, there are not so many people who would be so kind and open like Alexandre. He has never done anything on the sly, which is for he is loved in the world of cycling," Richard Virenque, winner of Tour de France stages said.

Especially for Vino's retirement from sports the "Golden career of Alexandre Vinokourov" book was published. It will undoubtedly be a bestseller. It is the best gift for the true fans of the cyclist.

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