On February 22, the 15th regional sports contest among students started for the prize of the akim of the Karaganda region. The sports event, organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Competitions will be held from 22 to 28 February. Individual and team championships are planned. There will be eight sports in total: cross-country skiing, kettlebell lifting, track and field athletics, checkers, togyzkumalak, asyk-atu, speed skating, and the President’s all-around.

The goal of the Olympics is to promote a healthy lifestyle and attract students to systematic sports, as well as to strengthen cooperation among universities. During quarantine, the Olympics are held mainly in an online format.

On February 22, the opening of the Olympics took place. Students of our university have already taken part in drafts, asyk and ice skating competitions. We still have to compete in kettlebell lifting and athletics. The team of our university included the best students who have repeatedly shown decent results at sports events.

We wish good luck to our athletes!