Olga Rypakova is the champion of London 2012 Olympic Games, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist and Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games bronze medalist in the triple jump. Also, she is the record holder for the number of medals won at international competitions.
The first part of the meeting was held in an interesting format: the guest opened pre-prepared envelopes with key words and numbers related to her life and sports career. During this format, the guest talked in more detail about the events encrypted in the envelopes.
After that, students of the school were able to ask their questions in the “Open Microphone” section. The volleyball players showed active attitude and were interested in knowing who Olga Sergeevna would have become if she had not chosen sports as well as knowing how to combine sports and education. Moreover, students were interested in which city’s volleyball team she would have supported if she had not been from Ust-Kamenogorsk. To which Olga Sergeevna replied:
- I am always for sports. When I watch sports competitions I root for a spectacular game. So it does not matter what city or country you are from, but what is really significant is to demonstrate the audience maximum sports training.
As part of the traditional blitz poll “San saualga bir zhauap”, to the host’s question “In your opinion, what characteristics can be learnt from young people?”, she answered “Thirst for exploring new things, readiness for self-development, and living life to the fullest here and now!”
The principal of the school, Zhupat Yerniyazova, expressed her deep gratitude to the dear guest for accepting the invitation, despite her hectic schedule. Janelle Tokan, an 11th grade student, spoke on behalf of the NIS students in Ust-Kamenogorsk and presented Olga Sergeevna with a memorable gift.
Thanks to this meeting, the audience realized that despite the world fame, Olga Rypakova is an open-minded and resilient person. Positive energy emanated from her, one could feel her devotion to her beloved work, her love for life, and she shared this energy with all those present in the hall.
Young sportsmen did not want to leave for a long time, lining up to take a selfie with and just talk to their idol.