On March 20, 2014, the grand opening of the Athletics Center in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk took place. The Athletics Center opened its doors on March 20, 2014 in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. The opening ceremony was attended by: Akim of East Kazakhstan Region Berdybek Saparbayev, Olympic champion in triple jump Olga Rypakova, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC NAC Kazatomprom Sergey Yashin, Vice-President of the Athletics Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alexey Kondrat, head coach of the national athletics team of the Republic of Kazakhstan Vyacheslav Sokirko, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of Sports and Physical Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sarsen Kuranbek. The Governor of East Kazakhstan Region made a congratulatory speech. In his speech, he called on young people to play sports. Vice-President of the Athletics Federation of Kazakhstan Alexey Kondrat Mikhailovich presented Berdybek Mashbekovich received a personal certificate and a badge of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) for his contribution to the development of athletics in Kazakhstan. The Olympic champion thanked everyone who took part in the construction of the facility and wished good luck to the novice athletes in achieving high results. After the official opening, the Regional Athletics Championship was held, dedicated to the memory of the silver medalist of the Olympic Games in 1960 in Rome, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR Gusman Kosanov. Athletes participated in such disciplines as 60 meters, 200 meters, 1000 meters, as well as long jumps. The winners received certificates and valuable prizes from the hands of Olga Rypakova.
