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The whole world has gone crazy and fallen in love with a Kazakh athlete

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  • Kazakhstani athlete Jasmin Begalinova has become an internet sensation, with her photos going viral on X (formerly Twitter).
  • Users worldwide are praising her appearance, comparing her to video game characters and expressing a desire to move to Kazakhstan for her.
  • The 18-year-old track and field athlete, who is studying to become a coach, recently won a bronze medal at the Kazakhstan U23 Championships.

Kazakhstani athlete Jasmin Begalinova has unexpectedly captured global attention, becoming the latest sensation on X (formerly Twitter) after her photos went viral, attracting over seven million views. International users are captivated by her striking looks, drawing comparisons to iconic video game characters and humorously declaring their willingness to relocate to Kazakhstan for her.

I am renouncing my French citizenship to become Kazakh: here are my reasons.

— BloggerA blogger's post that helped launch the viral trend about Jasmin Begalinova.

The online buzz began with posts from English-speaking bloggers. One user's declaration of renouncing his French citizenship to become Kazakh, citing Begalinova as the reason, garnered significant attention. Another user highlighted her unique hairstyle, lamenting the West's supposed inability to replicate such "Final Fantasy X Europop" styles. In the comments, she has been hailed as "the most beautiful person in the world" and likened to Joanna Dark, the protagonist of the spy thriller video game series.

We can't make this kind of Final Fantasy X Europop hairstyle in the West anymore, we lost the technology.

— UserA user's comment on X (formerly Twitter) comparing Begalinova's hairstyle to a video game character.

Begalinova, an 18-year-old residing in Ust-Kamenogorsk, is currently a student at a sports college with aspirations of becoming a coach. She has dedicated herself to sports, having taken up track and field three years ago. Prior to this, she dedicated seven years to playing basketball. Her current athletic achievements include the rank of Candidate for Master of Sports in the long jump.

Meeting a girl like this even once would change your life.

— CommenterA user's remark expressing admiration for Begalinova.

The photos that have propelled her to international fame were taken during the recent Kazakhstan U23 Championships in Shymkent. Begalinova shared her excitement about winning a bronze medal at the event, noting it was particularly valuable as she competed against significantly older athletes in addition to her own age category. She had previously often finished in fourth place at national competitions, making this bronze a significant personal achievement. She only recently learned of her social media popularity and expressed surprise, stating she considered the photos ordinary and did not anticipate such a widespread reaction.

I see my future in sports and plan to develop in this field not only as an athlete but also as a professional specialist.

— Jasmin BegalinovaBegalinova shared her long-term career aspirations.
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