Nadezhda Nikolaevna Lukashina has passed away
With deep sorrow, we announce that on January 14, 2026, Nadezhda Nikolaevna Lukashina, a track and field coach, passed away. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of her students and colleagues. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.
Results of the East Kazakhstan Region Team at the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The 35th Athletics Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place in Astana from January 9 to 11, 2026, at the Kazakhstan Athletics Sports Complex. This championship became the first national competition of 2026 and officially opened the winter athletics season. Athletes from various regions of the country took part in the competition. Special mention should be made of the representatives of the East Kazakhstan Region, who demonstrated strong performances. One of the key highlights of the championship was the performance of Nora Jeruto Tanui, representing the East Kazakhstan Region. She won the 3000 meters with a result of 8:53.30, which became a new national record of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In addition, Nora Jeruto Tanui claimed victory in the 1500 meters. Among the men, athletes from the East Kazakhstan Region distinguished themselves in the running events. El’nor Mukhitdinov won the 400 meters, while Andrey Sokolov took the silver medal. In the 1500 meters, Igor Khrunin finished second. In the technical events, athletes from the East Kazakhstan Region also reached the podium. Akylzhan Toktagalin won the silver medal in the high jump, Asan Azamatuly placed second in the long jump, and Alexey Khlystov became the silver medalist in the shot put. In the heptathlon, Ivan Sening claimed victory. Among the women, representatives of the East Kazakhstan Region showed consistent results in the technical events. Nadezhda Dubovitskaya won the high jump, Elizaveta Matveeva earned the silver medal, and Varvara Dmitrieva took silver medals in both the long jump and the triple jump. MEN 200 m3rd place — Ivan TETERIN, 04.11.05, EKR — 22.03 400 m1st place — El’nor MUKHITDINOV, 21.01.93, EKR — 47.292nd place — Andrey SOKOLOV, 21.01.95, EKR — 47.82 1500 m2nd place — Igor KHRUNIN, 28.06.2002, EKR — 3:55.72 Relay events 4×200 m relay3rd place — Nikita GUREEV, EKR — 1:28.59 4×400 m relay2nd place — EKR — 3:14.03 4×400 m mixed relay1st place — EKR — Technical events High jump2nd place — Akylzhan TOKTAGALIN, 24.11.01, EKR — 2.08 Long jump2nd place — Asan AZAMATULY, 19.07.07, EKR — 6.82 Shot put2nd place — Alexey KHLYSTOV, 28.07.03, EKR — 14.25 Combined events Heptathlon1st place — Ivan SENING, EKR — 4949 WOMEN 60 m hurdles1st place — Yuliya BASHMANOVA, 04.03.95, EKR — 8.28 1500 m1st place — Nora JERUTO TANUI, 02.10.95, EKR — 4:22.35 3000 m1st place — Nora JERUTO TANUI, 02.10.95, EKR — 8:53.30 (NR) Relay events 4×200 m relay3rd place — EKR — 1:43.97 4×400 m relay3rd place — EKR — 3:14.034th place — EKR — 4:04.65 Technical events High jump1st place — Nadezhda DUBOVITSKAYA, 12.03.98, EKR — 1.842nd place — Elizaveta MATVEEVA, 09.12.01, EKR — 1.80 Long jump2nd place — Varvara DMITRIEVA, 30.10.03, EKR — 5.76 Triple jump2nd place — Varvara DMITRIEVA, 30.10.03, EKR — 12.49
Competition Program
XXXV Republic of Kazakhstan Indoor Athletics Championship Astana, “KAZAKHSTAN” Athletics Sports Complex January 9–11, 2026 January 9, 2026 — Day 1 Morning Session 10:00 — 400 m, Women (Heats) 10:15 — 400 m, Men (Heats) 10:50 — 60 m, Men (Heptathlon) 10:55 — 60 m, Women (Heats) 11:15 — 60 m, Men (Heats) 11:25 — Long Jump, Men (Heptathlon) 12:00 — Shot Put, Men (Heptathlon) Evening Session 15:45 — Opening Ceremony 16:00 — 400 m, Women (Final) 16:00 — High Jump, Men (Heptathlon) 16:01 — Long Jump, Women (Final) 16:08 — 400 m, Men (Final) 16:10 — Shot Put, Women (Final) 16:30 — 60 m, Women (Final) 16:35 — 60 m, Men (Final) 16:45 — 1500 m, Women (Final) 17:00 — 1500 m, Men (Final) 17:05 — High Jump, Men (Final) 17:30 — 4×400 m Relay, Mixed (Final) January 10, 2026 — Day 2 Morning Session 10:00 — 60 m Hurdles, Women (Pentathlon) 10:05 — 60 m Hurdles, Women (Heats) 10:15 — 60 m Hurdles, Men (Heptathlon) 10:30 — 200 m, Women (Heats) 10:40 — High Jump, Women (Pentathlon) 10:50 — Pole Vault, Men (Heptathlon) 10:55 — 200 m, Men (Heats) 11:40 — Shot Put, Women (Pentathlon) Evening Session 16:00 — 60 m Hurdles, Women (Final) 16:03 — Shot Put, Men (Final) 16:05 — Long Jump, Men (Final) 16:10 — 60 m Hurdles, Men (Final) 16:20 — 200 m, Women (Final) 16:25 — 200 m, Men (Final) 16:30 — Pole Vault, Women (Final) 16:30 — 1000 m, Men (Heptathlon) 16:40 — 800 m, Women (Heats) 16:45 — High Jump, Women (Final) 16:50 — 800 m, Men (Heats) 17:10 — 2000 m Steeplechase, Women (Final) 17:20 — 2000 m Steeplechase, Men (Final) 17:20 — Long Jump, Women (Pentathlon) 17:30 — 4×200 m Relay, Women (Final) 17:40 — 4×200 m Relay, Men (Final) 18:00 — 800 m, Women (Pentathlon) January 11, 2026 — Day 3 Evening Session 11:00 — Pole Vault, Men (Final) 11:02 — Triple Jump, Women (Final) 11:05 — 800 m, Women (Final) 11:10 — 800 m, Men (Final) 11:20 — 3000 m, Women (Final) 11:35 — 3000 m, Men (Final) 12:00 — Triple Jump, Men (Final) 12:10 — 4×400 m Relay, Women (Final) 12:20 — 4×400 m Relay, Men (Final) Closing Ceremony Attention! The program is subject to change!
Happy New Year!
May the New Year become a period of strengthening achieved results, reinforcing stability, and opening new prospects for professional and personal development. We sincerely wish you peace and harmony, good health, lasting well-being, and significant professional achievements. May all your plans and endeavors be successfully realized, bringing joy and fulfillment.
Faina Meirmanova is the Best Athlete of 2025!
At the “Uzdik – 2025” award ceremony organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, our young star and Tokyo Deaflympics champion, Faina Meirmanova, won the title of “Best Athlete”! We sincerely congratulate Faina, her coach, and all fans of athletics! Source: https://www.instagram.com/qazathletics
The Open Championship “New Year’s High Jump” Took Place at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center
On December 20, 2025, the annual Open Championship “New Year’s High Jump” for the prizes of Ded Moroz was held at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The competition brought together young athletes born in 2013–2014, as well as participants born in 2015 and younger. The event began with a ceremonial parade of participants at 9:45 a.m., after which the athletes started their competitions. Throughout the day, young track and field athletes competed in the 50 m and 300 m races, long jump, and high jump. For the youngest participants, the long jump was performed from a standing position. The championship took place in a warm, festive atmosphere, combining sporting excitement with New Year’s spirit. The participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, determination, and genuine joy from taking part in the competition. The sports festival concluded with an awards ceremony at 3:00 p.m., where winners and prizewinners received their well-deserved awards, along with positive emotions and motivation for future achievements. The organizers expressed their gratitude to the athletes, coaches, and parents for their active participation and support, noting that the “New Year’s High Jump” championship has already become a good sporting tradition. Photo source: Instagram account @flavko.kz 60 m Sprint Boys born 2013–2014 1st place — Ernest Agumbayev (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.1 s2nd place — Elnur Adilbek (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.4 s3rd place — Vadim Wagner (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.4 s Boys born 2015 and younger 1st place — Adilet Kairat (Kurchum) — 8.0 s2nd place — Kirill Nedugov (Ulan) — 8.2 s3rd place — Artyom Rudometov (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 8.4 s Girls born 2013–2014 1st place — Alina Boltabayeva (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.5 s2nd place — Ayala Abdikarim (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.6 s3rd place — Zhaniya Aubakirova (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 7.8 s Girls born 2015 and younger 1st place — Anna Sidorova (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 8.0 s2nd place — Aisha Rauankyzy (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 8.3 s3rd place — Yasmina Zhainakova (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 8.3 s 300 m Sprint Boys born 2013–2014 1st place — Elnur Adilbek (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 50.0 s2nd place — Ernest Agumbayev (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 50.4 s3rd place — Vadim Wagner (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 52.6 s Boys born 2015 and younger 1st place — Kirill Nedugov (Ulan) — 56.4 s2nd place — Yan Akulovich (Ulan) — 58.0 s3rd place — Adilet Kairat (Kurchum) — 59.4 s Girls born 2013–2014 1st place — Ayala Abdikarim (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 52.8 s2nd place — Polina Tchaikovskaya (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 54.5 s3rd place — Amina Tileuzhankyzy (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 54.9 s Girls born 2015 and younger 1st place — Anna Sidorova (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 56.5 s2nd place — Asem Aidarkyzy (Ust-Kamenogorsk) — 59.2 s3rd place — Anna Ageeva (Glubokoye) — 57.9 s Long Jump Boys born 2013–2014 1st place — Kirill Rypakov — 4.95 m2nd place — Ernest Agumbayev — 4.93 m3rd place — Elnur Adilbek — 4.52 m Boys born 2015 and younger 1st place — Alexander Zhulev — 3.83 m2nd place — Kirill Nedugov — 3.75 m3rd place — Ilya Karnenko — 3.69 m Girls born 2013–2014 1st place — Alina Boltabayeva — 4.43 m2nd place — Amina Tileuzhankyzy — 4.40 m3rd place — Ayala Abdikarim — 4.29 m Girls born 2015 and younger 1st place — Anna Sidorova — 3.89 m2nd place — Aisha Rauankyzy — 3.78 m3rd place — Yasmina Zhainakova — 3.49 m
New Year Plank
On December 20, 2025, the Open Championship “New Year Plank” will take place at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center, featuring young athletes born in 2013–2014, 2015 and younger. The competition program includes 50 m and 300 m races, long jump and high jump. Young athletes will enjoy a true sporting atmosphere and a festive New Year mood. Start: 09:45Awards Ceremony: 15:00 COMPETITION SCHEDULE “New Year Plank”December 20, 2025Olga Rypakova Athletics Center, Ust-Kamenogorsk 09:45 athletes parade10:00 high jump (all age groups)10:00 50 m race (preliminary heats)10:00 long jump, girls born 2013–201410:40 50 m race, girls11:10 long jump, boys born 2015 and younger (standing start)11:30 50 m final, boys12:00 50 m final, girls12:30 long jump, boys born 2013–201413:20 long jump, girls born 2015 and younger (standing start)13:20 300 m race, boys14:20 300 m race, girls15:00 Awards ceremony Athletes born in 2015 and younger perform the long jump from a standing position. Attention! The schedule is subject to change.
Congratulations on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan!
Congratulations on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan! We wish peace, unity, stability, and prosperity to our country and every citizen. May sovereignty and national unity continue to serve as a strong foundation for sustainable development and the well-being of the people. We wish harmony, confidence in the future, new achievements, and constructive successes for the benefit of independent Kazakhstan.
The Open Championship of the EKR YSSOlR in Athletics was successfully held in Ust-Kamenogorsk
On December 13, 2025, the open championship of the KGU “East Kazakhstan Regional Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve in Athletics” was successfully held in Ust-Kamenogorsk at the “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Center, dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The competition featured athletes born in 2011–2012 and younger, who demonstrated high performance and fighting spirit at every stage. The events began at 9:00 AM with shot put, where participants competed for leadership in this strength discipline. Throughout the day, races in 60 m hurdles, high jump, long jump, as well as 300 m, 600 m, and 1000 m distances took place. There was fierce competition among girls and boys. The athletes demonstrated excellent technique, high speed, and confidence in their abilities. After the final races, the winners and prize-winners were awarded. Medals and commemorative prizes were given to the best athletes in each discipline. The results of all winners and prize-winners will be published later. Photos from the competition are already available in the Media section on our website. The open championship of the KGU “East Kazakhstan Regional Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve in Athletics” confirmed its importance for the development of athletics in the region, motivating young athletes to achieve new milestones.
Sports Festival: The Best Athletes Honored in East Kazakhstan Region
Sports Festival: The Best Athletes Honored in East Kazakhstan Region The Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region, Nuryumbet Saktaganov, ceremoniously awarded athletes who достойно defended the honor of the country at international and national competitions, as well as coaches who guide the younger generation toward victory, reports a correspondent of AltaiNews.kz, on the eve of Independence Day. The victories of our athletes have confirmed the high status of sports in the East Kazakhstan Region and its contribution to national sports. Every victory of regional athletes is an achievement for the entire country. Faina Meirmanova climbed the podium in the high jump at the Deaflympics. She is a special pride of East Kazakhstan sports and of the whole country. This athlete’s success is a vivid example that possibilities are limitless, and with strength and faith, any peak can be conquered. The name of Faina Meirmanova will undoubtedly remain not only in the history of sports, but also as a symbol inspiring many generations. Behind every champion stands a teacher who supports and leads them to the top. Today, the coaches of Bogdan Veselskiy were honored. Their award is a tribute to teachers and their invaluable work. Photo source: @https://www.instagram.com @bogdan_vesselskiy