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Results of the EKR Athletics Championship in Combined Events

The girls’ combined events (pentathlon) program includes five disciplines: 60m hurdles, high jump, long jump, 800m run, and shot put. Points are awarded for the final result in each discipline, and the athlete with the highest total score across all events is declared the regional champion. In the two oldest age categories for girls, there was no suspense at all. Uliana Vasilyeva and Aknur Abzhanova from Semey faced no competition, as they were the sole participants in their respective age groups, claiming their titles without a fight. In contrast, the youngest age category was full of drama, featuring a spectacular performance by Ust-Kamenogorsk athletes Elizaveta Matveeva, Kristina Kharitonova, and Darya Demchenko. They finished first, second, and third respectively, but the competition was grueling for each of them. Matveeva secured her first-place finish after just three events, showcasing her versatility, even though Demchenko had led after the first discipline (60m hurdles). The battle for the silver medal continued until the very last event—the 800m run. Before the final race, Kristina Kharitonova held a tiny 12-point lead, meaning whoever won the race would become the vice-champion. Kharitonova crossed the finish line just over a second faster, successfully defending her second-place position. For the boys, the program also included the pole vault and the 60m dash in addition to the other disciplines. Unfortunately, there was no such desperate struggle here; the top three spots were separated by significant margins. In the men’s category, Timur Zholdotaev from Ust-Kamenogorsk was unrivaled, finishing with a total of 3,632 points. Alexander Efarkin and Roman Novikov from Semey took second and third places, respectively, by a wide margin. Among the boys born in 1999–2000, Vasily Borisevich from Semey proved to be the strongest with 3,522 points. Ramiz Kartaev and Georgy Ermolov from Ust-Kamenogorsk took the second and third spots. This category also lacked the intense drama seen in the girls’ competition. Finally, in the 2001–2002 age group, the most versatile athletes were Vladislav Bakhtin, Alexander Ibragimov, and Roman Grigoriev from Ust-Kamenogorsk, who swept the podium. The winner’s total score was 3,158 points. Source: yk.kz Photo: vksport.kz

City Athletics Championship, December 3–4, 2016

The beginning of December proved to be bright and impressive for track and field athletes. On December 3rd and 4th, the Open Ust-Kamenogorsk Athletics Championship was held at the Olga Rypakova Arena. The total number of athletes reached a surprising figure of over 200 participants. This included not only athletes from Ust-Kamenogorsk but also representatives from Ridder, Belousovka, Glubokoye, and Shemonaikha. The primary goal of the competition was to select athletes for the upcoming EKO (East Kazakhstan) Championship, dedicated to the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will take place very soon on December 9th and 10th. The proximity of these events is expected to help athletes maintain their competitive edge and improve their sports mastery. The EKO Regional Championship will be held among juniors and adults (born 1998 and older), as well as boys/girls in the 1999–2000 and 2001–2002 age groups. COMPETITION RESULTS Boys / Men 60m Dash (1999-2000): 1) Alexander Aksyutin – 6.98 (Final: 7.04) 200m Run (1999-2000): 1) Alexander Aksyutin – 23.36 400m Run (1999-2000): 1) Alexander Lukyanov – 53.40 1000m Run (2001-2002): 1) Dmitry Byvshev – 2:55.62; 2) Efim Tarasov – 3:01.53 60m Hurdles (1999-2000): 1) Miras Kaidarov – 7.96 (Final) Long Jump (2001-2002): 1) Alexander Raev – 5.51; 2) Alexander Ibragimov – 5.36 Shot Put (1999-2000, 5kg): 1) Pavel Belogortsev – 11.84 Girls / Women 60m Dash (2001-2002): 1) Sofia Drozdova – 7.98; 2) Anna Maidankina – 8.00 400m Run (1999-2000): 1) Ekaterina Efremova – 1:05.44 1000m Run (2003 & younger): 1) Arina Gladysheva – 3:21.75 60m Hurdles (1999-2000): 1) Erika Kem – 9.14 High Jump (2001-2002): 1) Elizaveta Matveeva – 1.50m Shot Put (1999-2000): 1) Erika Kem – 12.12m By Inna Semenyak Source: http://vksport.kz/    

Reporting and Election Conference of the Athletic Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On December 5, 2016, the Reporting and Election Conference of the Athletic Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Astana. The Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arystanbek Mukhamediuly, delivered the opening remarks. Delegates of the conference reviewed the report on the Federation’s activities during the previous Olympic cycle, followed by the election of the Federation’s leadership. Adilbek Ryskeldinovich Jaksybekov, who was serving as the Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the time, was elected President of the Athletic Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additional appointments included: First Vice-President: Eldar Rashitovich Tabanov; Vice-President: Alexey Mikhailovich Kondrat; General Secretary: Lashin Erkaraevich Aymagambetov. The conference delegates approved amendments to the Federation’s Charter and elected a new Executive Committee. Source: www.kazathletics.kz

Kids Athletics 16

On October 21, 2016, the IAAF Kids Athletics competition took place at the “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Centre. IAAF Kids Athletics is one of the most extensive development programs in the world of track and field, having been established in 2005. The goals of the program are: To introduce children to athletics at a grassroots level; To engage and support beginners in their sports journey; To establish athletics as a popular sport within schools. IAAF Kids Athletics is designed not only for national federations but also for schools and all organizations committed to the well-being of children. Competition Format: The program features three main disciplines—running, jumping, and throwing—divided into three age groups: 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years old. The IAAF has also developed a comprehensive training curriculum for teachers and coaches responsible for organizing IAAF Kids Athletics events.