Program of competition
Open Athletics Championship to Be Held in Ust-Kamenogorsk On March 7, 2026, the Athletics Center named after Olga Rypakova in Ust-Kamenogorsk will host the Open Championship of the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Athletics among boys and girls of younger age groups. The tournament will involve boys and girls born in 2013–2014, 2015–2016, and 2017 and younger. The competition will be held in an individual format. Athletes with medical clearance are allowed to participate. Young athletes will compete in the 50 m, 50 m hurdles, 200 m, 600 m races, and in the long jump. Preliminary and final races are предусмотрены in the 50 m and 200 m events. Competition Schedule Open Championship of the East Kazakhstan Athletics Sports SchoolMarch 7, 2026Ust-Kamenogorsk, Athletics Center “Olga Rypakova” March 7 50 m hurdles — 11:00 — All participantsLong jump — 11:00 — Girls and boys born in 2017 and younger 50 m — 11:20 — Girls Long jump — 11:40 — Girls and boys born in 2015–2016 50 m — 11:50 — Boys Long jump — 12:30 — Girls and boys born in 2013–2014 50 m — 12:30 — Girls Final50 m — 12:45 — Boys Final 200 m — 13:20 — Girls200 m — 13:50 — Boys 600 m — 14:25 — Girls600 m — 14:35 — Boys 200 m — 14:50 — Girls Final200 m — 15:00 — Boys Final Award ceremony for the winners and prize-winners of the competition.
Women of the East Kazakhstan Athletics Sports School Congratulated on the Upcoming International Women’s Day
On March 6, a ceremonial meeting was held at the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Athletics, where the staff congratulated the female members of the team on the upcoming International Women’s Day. Warm words of gratitude were expressed to the women for their work, their contribution to the development of athletics, and their role in educating young athletes. At the end of the event, the women of the team were presented with commemorative gifts and wished good health, happiness, and new professional achievements.
The final competitions of the winter season, the Republic of Kazakhstan Championships among Youth (U23) and among Younger Boys and Girls (U16), took place in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
The final competitions of the winter season, the Republic of Kazakhstan Championships among Youth (U23) and among Younger Boys and Girls (U16), took place in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The competitions were held at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center. Below are the results of the winners and prize-winners of the East Kazakhstan region team. Youth Championship (U23) Ivan Teterin won the 200 meters distance with a time of 21.90. Konstantin Uteshev became first in shot put (15.91). The men’s 4×400 meters relay also brought a gold medal — 3:26.54. Ruslan Lomtev (high jump, 2.00) and Yerassyl Murzamukhambetov (60 m hurdles, 8.32) won silver medals. Bronze medalists were Ramazan Bakytzhanov (high jump, 1.95), Platon Kruglov (pole vault, 3.90) and the men’s team in the mixed 4×400 meters relay. In the women’s jumping events, Anastasia Rypakova took first place in long jump with 6.07. Faina Meirmanova (1.80) won the high jump. Arina Gladysheva finished second in the 3000 meters (10:12.84) and third in the 1500 meters (4:41.18). Daria Pototskaya took second place in the 800 meters (2:11.91) and third in the 400 meters (57.12). Silver awards also went to the women’s 4×400 meters relay — 3:57.37. Bronze medals were received by Daria Pavlenko (60 m hurdles, 8.91), Sofiya Kidenko (200 meters, 24.94) and Kristina Zakharchenko (pentathlon, 2758 points). In addition to the performances of the EKR team, new records were set at the tournament in the 200 meters. Maria Shuvalova (Pavlodar region) updated the Kazakhstan record among youth (U23) — 24.34, and Margarita Kosinova (Almaty) set a record among athletes under 18 (U18) — 24.88. Both results were shown on February 27, 2026. Junior Championship (U16, born 2011–2012) In the younger age category, Mukhamed Goibov took second place in the 60 meters run with a time of 7.47. Among girls, two gold medals were won by representatives of EKR. Yana Khairutdinova won the pentathlon (2981 points), Zukhra Karimova became first in the high jump (1.60). In the relays, the EKR team took second place in the 4×200 meters run. In the women’s 4×400 meters relay, the girls finished third — 4:16.32. Kazakhstan Indoor Championship (U23) Long Jump Women 1 Anastasia Rypakova — 21.09.04 — EKR — 6.07 400 m Women 3 Daria Pototskaya — 22.10.10 — EKR — 57.12 High Jump Men 2 Ruslan Lomtev — 27.04.06 — EKR — 2.00 3 Ramazan Bakytzhanov — 17.09.09 — EKR — 1.95 1500 m Women 3 Arina Gladysheva — 01.01.2004 — EKR — 4:41.18 60 m Hurdles Women 3 Daria Pavlenko — 28.08.06 — EKR — 8.91 Shot Put Men 1 Konstantin Uteshev — 08.02.07 — EKR — 15.91 Pole Vault Men 3 Platon Kruglov — 31.08.09 — EKR — 3.90 60 m Hurdles Men 2 Yerassyl Murzamukhambetov — 19.09.05 — EKR — 8.32 200 m Women 3 Sofiya Kidenko — 18.01.07 — EKR — 24.94 200 m Men 1 Ivan Teterin — 04.11.05 — EKR — 21.90 High Jump Women 1 Faina Meirmanova — 12.06.06 — EKR — 1.80 Relay 4×200 m Men 3 EKR -1.29.39 Pentathlon Women 3 Kristina Zakharchenko — EKR — 2758 3000 m Women 2 Arina Gladysheva — 01.01.04 — EKR — 10:12.84 800 m Women 2 Daria Pototskaya — 22.10.10 — EKR — 2:11.91 Relay 4×400 m Women 2 EKR — 3:57.37 Relay 4×400 m Men 1 Artyom Sizykh — EKR — 3:26.54 Kazakhstan Championship among Boys and Girls (U16, born 2011–2012) 60 m Boys 2 Mukhamed Goibov — 08.04.12 — EKR — 7.47 High Jump Girls 1 Zukhra Karimova — 17.01.12 — EKR — 1.60 Relay 4×200 m Girls 2 EKR — 1:50.10 Relay 4×400 m Girls 3 Polina Chaikovskaya — EKR — 4:16.32 Pentathlon Girls 1 Yana Khairutdinova — EKR — 2981
Competition of program
Competition ScheduleRepublic of Kazakhstan Indoor Championships (U23 & U16)Ust-Kamenogorsk, Olga Rypakova Athletics ArenaFebruary 26–28, 2026 February 26 — Day 1 Morning Session 09:25 — 3000m steeplechase, girls, boys — final10:00 — 60m (combined events), men, boys — heptathlon/hexathlon10:15 — 3000m steeplechase — awards ceremony10:25 — 400m, women, girls — heats10:30 — Long jump (combined events), men — heptathlon11:05 — Long jump (combined events), boys — hexathlon11:15 — 400m, boys, men — heats11:20 — Shot put (combined events), men — heptathlon12:00 — 60m, women, girls — heats12:10 — Shot put (combined events), boys — hexathlon12:40 — High jump (combined events), men — heptathlon12:50 — 60m, men, boys — heats Evening Session 14:45 — Opening Ceremony15:00 — 60m, girls, women — final15:03 — Shot put, women — final15:05 — Long jump, women — final15:10 — 60m, boys, men — final15:15 — Pole vault, girls, women — final15:25 — 400m, girls, women — final15:35 — 400m, boys, men — final15:40 — High jump, men — final15:50 — 1500m, girls, women — final16:00 — Awards Ceremony16:05 — Shot put, girls — final16:30 — 1500m, boys, men — final16:35 — Long jump, girls — final16:55 — High jump, boys — final17:30 — 4×200m relay, mixed (U16) — final17:50 — 4×400m relay, mixed (U23) — final18:10 — Awards Ceremony February 27 — Day 2 Morning Session 10:00 — 60m hurdles, girls — heats10:15 — 60m hurdles (combined events), boys — hexathlon10:25 — 60m hurdles, boys — heats10:40 — 60m hurdles (combined events), men — heptathlon11:00 — High jump (combined events), boys — hexathlon11:00 — 200m, women, girls — heats11:20 — Pole vault (combined events), men — heptathlon12:15 — 200m, boys, men — heats Evening Session 15:00 — 60m hurdles, girls, women — final15:03 — Shot put, men — final15:05 — Long jump, men — final15:07 — Pole vault, boys, men — final15:15 — 60m hurdles, boys, men — final15:35 — 200m, girls, women — final15:45 — 200m, boys, men — final15:50 — High jump, women — final15:55 — 1000m, combined events16:10 — Shot put, boys — final16:20 — 800m, women — heats16:30 — Long jump, boys — final16:31 — Awards Ceremony16:35 — 800m, men — heats17:05 — 1500m steeplechase, girls — final17:25 — 1500m steeplechase, boys — final17:30 — High jump, girls — final17:35 — 2000m steeplechase, women — final17:45 — 2000m steeplechase, men — final17:55 — 4×200m relay, women — final18:30 — 4×200m relay, men — final19:05 — Awards Ceremony February 28 — Day 3 Morning Session 10:00 — Triple jump, girls — final10:00 — 60m hurdles, girls — pentathlon10:10 — 60m hurdles, women — pentathlon10:20 — 3000m, women — final10:40 — High jump, women — pentathlon11:00 — Triple jump, boys — final11:20 — 3000m, men — final11:30 — High jump, girls — pentathlon11:40 — Shot put, women — pentathlon12:20 — Awards Ceremony Evening Session 15:00 — Long jump, women — pentathlon15:00 — Shot put, girls — pentathlon15:30 — 800m, women — final15:40 — Triple jump, women — final16:10 — 800m, pentathlon16:15 — 800m, men — final16:45 — Triple jump, men — final16:55 — 4×400m relay, women — final17:25 — 4×400m relay, men — final17:55 — 800m, girls — pentathlon18:10 — Awards Ceremony18:30 — Closing Ceremony
The Akim of EKR, Nurymbet Saktaganov, presented an apartment to Deaflympic Games champion Faina Meirmanova.
In a ceremonial setting, the Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region, Nurymbet Saktaganov, congratulated Faina Meirmanova on her triumphant performance at the XXV Summer Deaflympic Games in Tokyo. In recognition of her outstanding achievements and historic record, the regional head presented the champion with the keys to a new apartment. Faina Meirmanova inscribed her name in the history of world sports by winning the gold medal in the high jump. Achieving a result of 1.79 meters, she not only confidently took first place but also set a new Deaflympic Games record. This victory became a vivid testament to the high level of sports development in East Kazakhstan and a significant contribution to the success of the national team of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Behind this achievement lie years of hard work, iron will, and determination of the athlete, as well as the professionalism of her coaching staff. Faina’s success holds strategic importance for the promotion of the Deaflympic movement and the strengthening of an inclusive society. The presentation of the apartment became a well-deserved reward for her professionalism and exemplary representation of the region on the international stage. Source: @shqo_sport_basqarmasy
Young Champions at the Start
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the Kazakhstan Indoor Athletics Championship for athletes with hearing impairments aged 12–15 took place on February 21–22, 2026. The event was held at the athletics center named after Olga Rypakova. More than 60 young athletes from various regions of the country took part in the competition. Over the course of two days, participants competed for medals in running, jumping, and throwing events, demonstrating a high level of preparation and athletic performance. The competition program included races over 60, 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meters, as well as 4×200 m and 4×400 m relays. In addition, athletes competed in technical disciplines such as the high jump, long jump, triple jump, and shot put. The first day of competition opened with the 1500 m finals, followed by preliminary and final races in the 60 m event, along with field events including shot put and high jump. In the afternoon session, medals were contested in the 400 m, triple jump, and relay events. On the second day, athletes determined the strongest competitors in the 800 m and 200 m races, as well as in the long jump and the final 4×400 m relays. The event concluded with an official awards ceremony honoring the winners and prizewinners. The championship marked an important step in the development of adaptive sports in Kazakhstan, contributing not only to improving athletic performance but also to the social inclusion and support of young athletes with hearing impairments.
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, two major events from the Kazakhstan athletics calendar took place simultaneously
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, two major events from the Kazakhstan athletics calendar took place simultaneously — the Kazakhstan Indoor Championships among juniors (U20) and youth (U18). Athletes from the East Kazakhstan Region won a number of medals in various disciplines. U20 (juniors, born 2007–2008) Among the girls, Sofya Kidenko delivered an outstanding performance, winning gold in the 200 meters (25.19) and also taking first place in the 60 meters (7.89). Bronze medals were won by Arina Mozulyako in shot put (11.09) and Evelina Ryabkova in the 400 meters (1:02.51). Zhasmin Begalinova took silver in the high jump (1.60), while Varvara Dmitrieva confidently won the triple jump (12.54). In combined events, Viktoria Klimantseva won the pentathlon (3169 points). Among the junior men, Konstantin Uteshev became champion in shot put (17.02). Assan Azamatuly won silver in the long jump (6.85). Askar Omirzak won the heptathlon (4797 points), while Daniil Marchenko took bronze in the 800 meters (2:00.51). The East Kazakhstan relay team (Evelina Ryabkova, Viktoria Klimantseva, Korchebnova, Sofya Kidenko) finished second in the 4×200 m relay. The girls also won bronze in the 4×400 m relay. U18 (youth, born 2009–2010) Among the boys, Daniil Mironenko won bronze in the 60 meters (7.14). Yerdaulyet Murzamukhambetov also took third place in the 60 m hurdles (8.68). In pole vault, Platon Kruglov won silver (3.90), while Roman Verchenko took bronze in shot put (14.55). The East Kazakhstan relay team (Nikita Bokov, Lyubim Belousov, Yerdaulyet Murzamukhambetov, Daniil Mironenko) finished third in the 4×200 m relay. Among the girls, Darya Potocheskaya stood out, winning gold in the 800 meters (2:18.75) and silver in the 400 meters (57.09). The East Kazakhstan team also won bronze in the 4×400 m relay. Winners and medalists of East Kazakhstan Region U18 Boys Running events: 60 m — 3rd place: Daniil Mironenko (7.14) 60 m hurdles — 3rd place: Yerdaulyet Murzamukhambetov (8.68) 1500 m — 4th place: Nikita Gureev (4:12.96) Field events: Pole vault — 2nd place: Platon Kruglov (3.90) Shot put — 3rd place: Roman Verchenko (14.55) Relays: 4×200 m — 3rd place: Nikita Bokov, Lyubim Belousov, Yerdaulyet Murzamukhambetov, Daniil Mironenko Girls Running events: 400 m — 2nd place: Darya Potocheskaya (57.09) 800 m — 1st place: Darya Potocheskaya (2:18.75) Relays: 4×400 m — 3rd place: East Kazakhstan Region U20 Junior men Running events: 800 m — 3rd place: Daniil Marchenko (2:00.51) Field events: Shot put — 1st place: Konstantin Uteshev (17.02) Long jump — 2nd place: Assan Azamatuly (6.85) Heptathlon — 1st place: Askar Omirzak (4797) Junior women Running events: 60 m — 1st place: Sofya Kidenko (7.89) 200 m — 1st place: Sofya Kidenko (25.19) 400 m — 3rd place: Evelina Ryabkova (1:02.51) Field events: Shot put — 3rd place: Arina Mozulyako (11.09) High jump — 2nd place: Zhasmin Begalinova (1.60) Triple jump — 1st place: Varvara Dmitrieva (12.54) Pentathlon — 1st place: Viktoria Klimantseva (3169) Relays: 4×200 m — 2nd place: Ryabkova, Klimantseva, Korchebnova, Kidenko 4×400 m — 3rd place: East Kazakhstan Region
Сompetition program
PROGRAM Republic of Kazakhstan Indoor Athletics Championship for athletes with hearing impairment (ages 12–15) February 21–22, 2026 Ust-Kamenogorsk Olga Rypakova Athletics Arena February 20 – Arrival day, accreditation at 17:00 February 21 (morning) 09:00 — 1500 m final, girls 09:30 — 1500 m final, boys 09:50 — 60 m heats, girls 10:10 — 60 m heats, boys 10:10 — Shot put, girls 10:30 — High jump, boys 11:30 — High jump, girls 11:10 — Shot put, boys 12:00 — 60 m final, girls 12:10 — 60 m final, boys 12:30 — 4×400 m mixed relay February 21 (evening) 16:00 — 400 m final, girls 16:30 — 400 m final, boys 16:00 — Triple jump, girls 16:40 — Triple jump, boys 17:00 — 4×200 m relay, girls 17:20 — 4×200 m relay, boys 17:30 — Award ceremony February 22 (morning) 09:00 — 800 m final, girls 09:30 — 800 m final, boys 10:00 — 200 m heats, girls 10:20 — 200 m heats, boys 10:10 — Long jump, girls 11:00 — Long jump, boys 11:30 — 4×400 m relay, girls 11:45 — 4×400 m relay, boys 12:00 — Award ceremony
First start – first record
The very first medal event of the opening day of the Kazakhstan Championships among juniors and older youth concluded with a historic achievement — a new national record was set in the women’s junior 5000 m race walk, and the qualification standard for the World Junior Championships was also achieved. The first national record in the обновлённый Olga Rypakova Indoor Arena was set by Almaty race walker Margarita Storozhenko. The athlete from the southern capital covered the distance in an impressive 23:52.48, significantly surpassing last year’s national record set at the same venue by her teammate and fellow Almaty athlete Sabrina Arziyeva. Last year, Sabrina recorded 24:11.82. Thus, Storozhenko improved the previous record by 19.34 seconds! Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU6MP-BjAOI/?img_index=1
Competition of program
Competition Schedule Kazakhstan Indoor Championship (Junior 2007–2008) U20Ust-Kamenogorsk, Olga Rypakova Indoor ArenaFebruary 18–20, 2026 February 18 – Day 1Morning Session09:20 — 5000 m race walk (junior girls, junior boys) final10:00 — 60 m (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)10:30 — Long jump (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)11:30 — Shot put (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)12:05 — 400 m (juniors)12:30 — High jump (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors) Evening Session15:45 — Official Opening Ceremony16:00 — 60 m (junior girls) final16:03 — Shot put (junior girls) final16:05 — Long jump (junior girls) final16:10 — 60 m (junior boys) final16:15 — Pole vault (junior girls) final16:25 — 400 m (junior girls) final16:35 — 400 m (junior boys) final16:40 — High jump (junior boys) final16:50 — 1500 m (junior girls) final17:00 — Award Ceremony:• 60 m (junior girls, junior boys)• 400 m (junior girls, junior boys)17:20 — 1500 m (junior boys) final18:30 — 4×400 m mixed relay (junior boys) final18:50 — Award Ceremony:• Shot put (junior girls)• 1500 m (junior girls, junior boys)• Pole vault (junior girls)• High jump (junior boys)• 4×400 m mixed relay (U20) February 19 – Day 2Morning Session10:35 — 60 m hurdles (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)10:45 — 200 m (junior girls)11:05 — Pole vault (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)11:45 — 200 m (junior boys) Evening Session16:00 — 60 m hurdles (junior girls) final16:01 — Shot put (junior boys) final16:05 — Long jump (junior boys) final16:07 — Pole vault (junior boys) final16:10 — 60 m hurdles (junior boys) final16:25 — 200 m (junior girls) final16:35 — 200 m (junior boys) final16:40 — High jump (junior girls) final16:45 — 1000 m (decathlon/heptathlon, juniors)17:20 — 800 m (junior boys)18:15 — 2000 m steeplechase (junior boys) final19:05 — 4×200 m relay (junior boys) final19:40 — Award Ceremony:• Long jump (junior boys)• Shot put (junior boys)• Pole vault (junior boys)• 200 m (junior boys)• 2000 m steeplechase (junior boys)• 4×200 m relay (junior boys) February 20 – Day 3Morning Session10:00 — 60 m hurdles (heptathlon/decathlon, junior girls)10:30 — 3000 m (junior girls) final10:40 — High jump (heptathlon/decathlon, junior girls)11:10 — 3000 m (junior boys) final11:30 — Shot put (heptathlon/decathlon, junior girls) Evening Session15:45 — Long jump (heptathlon/decathlon, junior girls)16:20 — Triple jump (junior girls) final16:30 — 800 m (junior girls) final16:45 — 800 m (junior boys) final17:15 — Triple jump (junior boys) final17:20 — 4×400 m relay (junior girls) final18:15 — 4×400 m relay (junior boys) final19:10 — Award Ceremony:• 800 m (junior girls, junior boys)• Triple jump (junior girls, junior boys)• Decathlon/Heptathlon (junior girls)• 4×400 m relay (junior girls, junior boys)Official Closing Ceremony Kazakhstan Indoor Championship (Older Youth 2009–2010) U18 February 18 – Day 1Morning Session10:10 — 60 m (girls)10:50 — 60 m (boys)11:40 — 400 m (girls) Evening Session16:00 — 60 m (girls) final16:10 — 60 m (boys) final16:25 — 400 m (girls) final16:35 — 400 m (boys) final17:00 — Shot put (girls) final17:20 — Long jump (girls) final17:50 — High jump (boys) final18:10 — 4×200 m mixed relay (U18) final18:50 — Award Ceremony:• Shot put (girls)• Long jump (girls)• High jump (boys)• 4×200 m mixed relay (U18) February 19 – Day 2Morning Session09:30 — 3000 m race walk (girls, boys) final10:00 — 60 m hurdles (girls)10:25 — 60 m hurdles (boys)10:45 — 200 m (girls)11:45 — 200 m (boys) Evening Session16:10 — 60 m hurdles (boys) final17:00 — 800 m (girls)17:10 — Shot put (boys) final17:25 — Long jump (boys) final17:40 — High jump (girls) final17:55 — 2000 m steeplechase (girls) final18:35 — 4×200 m relay (girls) final19:05 — 4×200 m relay (boys) final19:40 — Award Ceremony:• Long jump (boys)• Shot put (boys)• High jump (girls)• 200 m (girls, boys)• 2000 m steeplechase (girls, boys)• 4×200 m relay (girls, boys) February 20 – Day 3Morning Session10:00 — Triple jump (girls) final10:10 — 60 m hurdles (heptathlon/decathlon, girls)10:30 — 3000 m (girls) final11:15 — Triple jump (boys) final11:30 — High jump (heptathlon/decathlon, girls)12:20 — Award Ceremony:• 3000 m (girls, boys)• Triple jump (girls, boys) Evening Session16:30 — 800 m (girls) final16:45 — 800 m (boys) final17:20 — 4×400 m relay (girls) final18:15 — 4×400 m relay (boys) final19:10 — Award Ceremony:• 800 m (girls, boys)• Decathlon/Heptathlon (girls)• 4×400 m relay (girls, boys)Official Closing Ceremony