Photo report from the 11th International Athletics Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Olga Rypakova February 14, 2026
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XI International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Olga Rypakova Held in Ust-Kamenogorsk
XI International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Olga Rypakova Held in Ust-Kamenogorsk Ust-Kamenogorsk, February 14, 2026. The XI International Athletics Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Olga Rypakova became a true celebration of sport. This year, the opening ceremony was held in a renewed format: dance performances were complemented by drummers, creating a special atmosphere warmly received by the audience. Among the honored guests were — Akim of East Kazakhstan Region Nurymbet Saktaganov, Honored Coach of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Elzhanov, Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of East Kazakhstan Region Askar Mozhanov, Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of Kazakhstan Kelbet Nurgazina, Vice-President of the Federation Alpamys Bakytuly, and of course, Olga Rypakova herself. In her inspirational speech, the London-2012 champion noted:“The nature of our region is unique, and this land gives great strength. The people living here are wonderful, hardworking, and kind. I thank everyone who helped organize these competitions. I wish all athletes high results and national records!” Akim Saktaganov emphasized the growing prestige of the tournament on the world stage: for the second year in a row, it holds Silver Level status from World Athletics. This means that athletes’ results enter the World Athletics ranking, which is especially important for selection to major international competitions. Athletes from 12 countries competed for medals, including Greece, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, and Sri Lanka. Spectators witnessed many spectacular moments. Competition Results Men:• Shot put: Georgiy Mudjaridze (GEO) — 19.56 m• Triple jump: Maksim Vanyaykin (UKR) — 16.24 m• Pole vault: Ivan Tovchenik (KAZ) — 5.20 m• 400 m (Final A): Elnor Mukhitdinov (KAZ) — 47.94 s• 400 m (Final B): Alan Ivanov (KAZ) — 49.71 s• 800 m: Igor Khrunin (KAZ) — 1:56.54• 3000 m: Beybarys Izgali (KAZ) — 8:44.11• 60 m hurdles: David Efremov (KAZ) — 7.79 s Women:• Triple jump: Maria Efremova (KAZ) — 13.51 m• Long jump: Yasemin Zehra Burekci (TUR) — 6.41 m (new competition record!)• 400 m (Final A): Janbibi Hukmova (UZB) — 54.15 s• 400 m (Final B): Anastasia Tsvirkunova (KAZ) — 57.04 s• 800 m: Alexandra Zalyubovskaya (KAZ) — 2:14.24• 3000 m: Darya Miller (KAZ) — 9:48.38• High jump: Barnokhon Saifullaeva (UZB) — 1.88 m• 60 m: Amasha de Silva (SRI) — 7.47 s• 60 m hurdles: Yuliya Bashmanova (KAZ) — 8.37 s Mixed 4×200 m relay: Team KAZ1 — 1:31.64 Special attention was drawn to the new competition record set by Turkish athlete Yasemin Zehra Burekci in the long jump. For the first time, races for inclusive children were added to the program, making the event even more open, accessible, and truly unifying. The competition gave the audience bright emotions and inspiration, and ahead lie new competitions and records that will continue to strengthen Kazakhstan’s athletics position on the world stage.
The XI International Tournament in honor of Olympic champion Olga Rypakova will take place in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Ust-Kamenogorsk | Olga Rypakova Athletics Center Date: February 14 Start: 16:30 Admission: Free The XI International Tournament in honor of Olympic champion Olga Rypakova will take place in Ust-Kamenogorsk. More than 150 athletes from 11 countries will participate in the competition: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Ukraine, Armenia, India, Greece, Turkey, and Lithuania. Kazakhstan is represented by the largest team — 89 athletes, including men and women. The program includes all main disciplines, and participants include national team leaders, international medalists, and national record holders. Competition program: Men: 60 m, 400 m, 800 m, 3000 m, 60 m hurdles, pole vault, triple jump, shot put. Women: 60 m, 400 m, 800 m, 3000 m, 60 m hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump. A new feature of the tournament is the 4×200 m mixed relay (two women and two men). Participants include experienced athletes and Asian champions, as well as young and junior athletes. The tournament is part of the international athletics calendar, provides opportunities to achieve qualifying standards for the World Championship, and promotes youth development and international cooperation. The tournament will start at 16:30 on February 14 at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center. Admission is free. Live stream link https://www.youtube.com/live/527bdb0171E Evening Session 16:30 — Opening Ceremony 17:00 — 60 m Men Heat 1 17:06 — 60 m Men Heat 2 17:12 — 60 m Women Heat 1 17:15 — Shot Put Men Final 17:18 — 60 m Women Heat 2 17:20 — Long Jump Women Final 17:22 — 4×200 m Mixed Relay Kids Final 17:24 — Pole Vault Men Final 17:28 — 400 m Women Heat 1 17:36 — 400 m Women Heat 2 17:40 — High Jump Women Final 17:44 — 400 m Men Heat 1 17:52 — 400 m Men Heat 2 18:00 — 800 m Women Final 18:08 — 800 m Men Final 18:16 — 3000 m Women Final 18:20 — Triple Jump Men Final 18:31 — 3000 m Men Final 18:40 — Triple Jump Women Final 18:46 — 60 m Inclusive Events Final 18:50 — 60 m Girls Final 18:54 — 60 m Boys Final 19:00 — 60 m Women Final 19:06 — 60 m Men Final 19:16 — 60 m Hurdles Women Final 19:22 — 60 m Hurdles Men Final
Asian Championship Silver for Nadezhda Dubovitskaya
Kazakhstani athlete Nadezhda Dubovitskaya won a silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships currently taking place in China. The athlete delivered a strong performance in the women’s high jump, clearing a height of 1.87 meters. The height of 1.84 meters was cleared by the representative of East Kazakhstan Region on her third attempt, after which she confidently cleared 1.87 meters on her first try. Dubovitskaya shared the silver medal with Indian athlete Pooja, who achieved the same result with an equal number of attempts. The gold medal was won by an athlete from Uzbekistan. This medal became the fourth Asian Championship medal in Nadezhda Dubovitskaya’s athletic career. Photo source: @qazathletics
Young Athletes of East Kazakhstan Compete for Medals on the Track
On February 1st, Ridder hosted a large-scale track competition for boys and girls across four age categories, ranging from the youngest participants (born in 2015 and younger) to senior athletes born in 2009–2010. Athletes representing Ridder, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Shemonaikha, and the Glubokoe district competed for victory in the 300m, 400m, 600m, and 800m events. In the 800-meter race, Nikita Gureyev (Ridder) took the lead among the senior boys with a time of 2:03.45, while Yaroslava Semenova and Viktoriya Khoreva claimed gold in the girls’ division. In shorter sprints, such as the 300m and 400m, Arseniy Shanin, Alikhan Smagulov, and Diana Sholokh delivered outstanding performances. The officiating team, led by head judge E. Podkorytov, noted the excellent organization of the event and the impressive competitive spirit of the participants. Now, the young champions will take a short break to recover before they begin preparing for even more ambitious challenges.
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!
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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