Competition Program
On December 13, 2025, an open championship of the KSU “East Kazakhstan Specialized Youth Sports School of Athletics” dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The tournament will take place at the “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Center. Competition Program December 13, 2025, Olga Rypakova Athletics Center Time Event Category 09:00 Shot put All participants 10:00 High jump Girls 10:00 60 m hurdles Girls 10:30 60 m hurdles Men 11:00 High jump Men 11:00 60 m — heats Girls 11:20 60 m — heats Men 11:20 Long jump Girls 11:40 300 m Girls 12:00 300 m Men 12:20 Long jump Men 12:20 600 m Girls 12:35 600 m Men 12:50 1000 m Girls 13:00 1000 m Men 13:10 60 m — final Girls 13:20 60 m — final Men Award ceremony for winners and medalists will be held after the final races. Attention! The program is subject to change!
An athletics competition dedicated to Kazakhstan’s Independence Day was held in Ridder
From December 5 to 6, the sports module in the city of Ridder hosted the open athletics championship of the KSU “Youth Sports School,” dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Athletes from various sports schools took part in the competition — from the youngest participants born in 2015 to teenagers born in 2009. The event aimed to foster patriotism among young people, promote a healthy lifestyle, and popularize athletics.The organization and management of the competition were provided by the judging panel of the KSU “Youth Sports School” of Ridder, led by Chief Judge E.A. Podkorytov. Young athletes competed in individual events. The older age groups ran distances of 400 and 1500 meters, while the younger groups competed in 300 and 1000 meters.Following the results of the championship, winners and prize-holders were awarded diplomas of various degrees and sweet gifts.
Ceremonial welcome for Faina Meirmanova
On November 29, a ceremonial welcome was held for Faina Meirmanova, who returned home as a champion from the Deaflympics held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15 to 26, 2025. Kazakhstani athlete Faina Meirmanova won the gold medal in the high jump, setting a new Games record — 1.79 m!Silver — Anna Suravets (1.76 m),Bronze — Leia Glonarik (1.67 m). Faina is an International Master of Sports.In 2024, in Taipei, she set a world U20 record, and later became the Asia-Pacific Games champion in long jump. She is 19 years old, represents the East Kazakhstan region, and has been training in athletics for about seven years.
Faina Meirmanova is a Deaflympics champion and the author of a new record!
Kazakh athlete Faina Meirmanova won the high jump event, setting a Games record of 1.79 m!Silver went to Anna Suravets (1.76 m), and bronze to Léa Glonarik (1.67 m). Faina is an International Master of Sports.In 2024 in Taipei, she set a world U20 record, and later became the champion of the Asia-Pacific Games in long jump. She is 19 years old, represents the East Kazakhstan region, and has been involved in sports for about seven years.Congratulations! Kazakhstan is proud of you! Source: @qazathletics Photo source: https://kazpravda.kz/
Happy Republic Day!
Dear Compatriots! Happy Republic Day! Please accept our most sincere and warmest congratulations on the National Holiday – the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan! On October 25, 1990, the Declaration on State Sovereignty was adopted, which became the starting point on the path to Independence and laid the foundations of our statehood. This day symbolizes unity, civil accord, and shared responsibility for the future of our country. We wish all citizens of Kazakhstan strong health, prosperity, happiness, and new achievements for the sake of our Motherland’s flourishing. May peace, abundance, and harmony prevail in every home!
Open Athletics Championship for Young Athletes Held in Ust-Kamenogorsk
On October 4, 2025, the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center in Ust-Kamenogorsk hosted the Open Championship of the East Kazakhstan School of Athletics. The competition brought together boys and girls born in 2013–2014, as well as athletes born in 2015 and younger. The young athletes demonstrated their skills in 50m and 500m races, long jump, and concluded the program with a 4x200m relay that involved all teams. The event aimed to promote athletics among children, provide valuable competition experience, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. It was organized by the East Kazakhstan Athletics Federation and the East Kazakhstan School of Athletics. At the end of the competition, winners and prizewinners were awarded certificates and medals. For many participants, this was their first serious sporting experience, while for coaches it became an important step in preparing future champions.
Competition program
On October 4, 2025, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, the Open Championship of the “East Kazakhstan Specialized Youth Sports School of Athletics” will be held among boys and girls born in 2013–2014, 2015 and younger.The competition will take place at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center. Start — 9:45. Competition Program October 4, 2025, Ust-Kamenogorsk 09:45 — Opening Parade10:00 — 50 m run, boys (heats)10:00 — Long jump, girls (final)11:00 — 50 m run, girls (heats)11:00 — Long jump, boys (final)11:45 — 50 m run, boys (final)11:50 — 50 m run, girls (final)12:00 — 500 m run, boys (final)12:30 — 500 m run, girls (final)13:00 — 4×200 m relay (all participants, final)13:30 — Awarding Ceremony
An open athletics championship was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk
On September 27–28, 2025, the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center hosted the Open Ust-Kamenogorsk City Athletics Championship, dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over the course of two days, competitions were held in running events from 60 to 3000 meters, relays, long jump, high jump, pole vault, triple jump, as well as shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw. Boys and girls took part in the championship, with finals held in most disciplines. At the end of each day, award ceremonies were held for the winners and prize-winners.
Open Cross-Country Championship Held in Glubokoe District
Open Cross-Country Championship Held in Glubokoe District On September 27–28, 2025, the Open Cross-Country Championship of the Children and Youth Sports School of Glubokoe District, organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of East Kazakhstan Region, took place in the village of Glubokoe. The event brought together boys and girls born in 2012–2013 and 2014–2015. The competition was held in the mass-start format on the cross-country track near the Glubokoe beach. Along with athletes from the Glubokoe Sports School, representatives of other sports and general education schools of East Kazakhstan Region also participated. Boys and girls born in 2012–2013 competed over a 1 km distance, while the younger group of 2014–2015 ran 500 meters. The event aimed to promote athletics and cross-country running in Glubokoe district and East Kazakhstan Region, enhance participants’ skills, and identify the strongest athletes. Winners and prize-winners were determined and included in the district school’s cross-country team.
Competition program
Open Athletics Championship of Ust-Kamenogorsk dedicated to the Republic Day of Kazakhstan. September 27–28, 2025 Ust-Kamenogorsk, Athletics Center “Olga Rypakova” September 27, Athletics Center “Olga Rypakova” 09:30 Shot put — all participants 10:00 Long jump — women 10:00 400 m — women 10:00 60 m hurdles — women 10:05 60 m hurdles — men 10:15 400 m — men 10:15 200 m — women 10:30 60 m — women 10:30 Discus throw — all participants 10:30 High jump — women 10:30 Triple jump — all participants 10:50 60 m — men 11:00 Pole vault — all participants 11:00 Javelin throw — all participants 11:00 800 m — women (final) 11:10 1500 m — women 11:10 800 m — men (final) 11:20 1500 m — men 11:20 3000 m — all participants 11:20 High jump — men 11:30 Long jump — men 11:40 400 m — women (final) 11:40 Hammer throw — all participants 11:45 400 m — men (final) 11:55 60 m — women (final) 12:00 60 m — men (final) 11:40 200 m — women (final) 11:45 200 m — men (final) Award ceremony