Open House 2015
On April 30, 2015, an “Open House” event was held at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Centre. A grand festive concert was organized in honor of the upcoming Kazakhstan People’s Unity Day. Children’s dance groups performed traditional dances representing various peoples and nationalities.
Festival of Childhood
On June 1, Ust-Kamenogorsk celebrated International Children’s Day. The city authorities organized a grand celebration for children near the new drama theatre. Animators entertained the kids with various contests, followed by a concert featuring dombra players and dance ensembles. Afterwards, all the children were invited into the new theatre to watch a production of “Little Muck.” Coaches from the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve (SDYUSSHOR) for Athletics held the now-traditional “Funny Starts” competition. The children navigated ball relays, hurdles, and other obstacles with great sporting enthusiasm. At the end, all participants received commemorative gifts.
A Marathon for the Little Ones
The participants included 70 children aged 5-6, consisting of primary school students and children from kindergartens and mini-centers. Each group prepared a short folk dance: the children showcased the various ethnicities living in Kazakhstan and around the world, illustrating their mutual friendship. The marathon showcased the cultures of 18 different nations from around the world. Additionally, the children enjoyed a dance warm-up, an “Imitation” game where they mimicked various animals, and, of course, an “Awarding” ceremony. Each participant received a plush toy as a gift from the City Education Department. The dance marathon, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, not only introduced the audience and participants to diverse cultures but also demonstrated how the Assembly, through its long journey of development, has fostered the cohesion and unity of all ethnic groups.
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Religious Activity and Religious Associations”
The Olga Rypakova Athletics Center hosted a meeting with Aitkurman Eskenovich Turganbayev, Head of the Department for Relations with Religious Associations, and Aidyn Bakytbekovich Astayev, Chief Specialist of the Religious Situation and Monitoring Department of the Bureau of Religious Affairs. The session focused on explaining the Law “On Religious Activity and Religious Associations” to the coaching staff and students of the sports school.
Community cleanup day
On April 22, 2015, the staff of the EKR Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve (SDYUSSHOR) participated in a city-wide cleanup event. Under the motto “Cleanliness is the key to health,” the sports school employees worked together to clear the streets of dry grass, branches, leaves, and debris accumulated over the winter. Enhancing the city’s appearance for the upcoming May holidays, everyone worked with great enthusiasm and in high spirits.
Regular Master Class 15.04.15
On April 15, at the “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Center (named after the Olympic Champion), coaches from the Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of Athletics, L.V. Peshko and R.B. Lushpay, conducted another master class, this time for physical education teachers of Ust-Kamenogorsk. During their training session, with the help of the school’s students, they demonstrated the techniques of long jump and high jump, as well as sprint running using a low start. In a discussion with the teachers, the sports school coaches encouraged cooperation and invited them to send the best athletes from their schools to enroll in the athletics department.
Rypakova Heads to Training Camp
Rypakova conducted her first training sessions as part of the training camp on April 1, under the guidance of her father and coach, Sergey Alekseyev. “During the camp, the focus will be on refining the technical elements of the jump,” Olga’s husband and coach, Denis Rypakov, who currently remains in Ust-Kamenogorsk, told our correspondent. “Olga will have her first start of the season in Shanghai on May 17, as part of the first stage of the Diamond League. We shouldn’t expect a major result there, but this start will provide information on how to structure her preparation for future competitions.” In addition to this event, Olga will compete in the Kazakhstan Spartakiad in Almaty in early July and, of course, the World Championships in China in August of this year.
“Physical Culture is the Key to Health” session of the “Your Health” Veterans Club
On April 15, 2015, at 2:00 PM, the “Your Health” Veterans Club held a session titled “Physical Culture is the Key to Health” at the House of Friendship (63 Kazakhstan St.). The event was initiated by the East Kazakhstan Regional Center for Healthy Lifestyle. The meeting was attended by Markhat Chenvayev, Deputy Director of the Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of Athletics, and Saule Serikbayeva, Head of the Sports Facility. They shared stories about the daily operations and interesting events at the Olga Rypakova Sports Complex. Furthermore, they encouraged the club members to continue strengthening their health through physical activity and sports, serving as role models for the younger generation
Master Class for Teachers 30-31.03.2015
On March 30–31, the Olga Rypakova Athletics Center hosted open training sessions for physical education teachers from various districts of the East Kazakhstan Region. Coaches from the EKR Specialized Children and Youth Sports School of Athletics, Rashida Lushpay and Lyudmila Peshko, demonstrated training methodologies for hurdles and high jump specifically for training group 3 (UTG-3). Additionally, the teachers had the opportunity to observe Olympic champion Olga Rypakova’s training session and speak with her coach, Sergey Alekseyev, receiving his advice and recommendations on structuring the educational and training process.
Kazakhstan Presidential Combined Events Championship
Kazakhstan Presidential Combined Events Championship About 200 athletes from 10 teams representing various regions of Kazakhstan, aged 12 to 60, competed for the championship awards. The competition program included a 60-meter sprint, rifle shooting, swimming, and endurance running (1000 and 2000 m). Alena Bochkaryova brought medals to the host team, finishing third in the U16 category with a score of 242 points. Irina Troeglazova, Bauyrzhan Rayymbekov, and Oleg Chebotaryov earned vice-champion titles. In total, 16 athletes fought for the honor of the East Kazakhstan Region (EKR). Age Category 12-13. Girls: Ekaterina Gladkova (Karaganda) – 249 Arina Misheeva (Mangystau region) – 234 Vlada Vasilchenko (Aktobe region) – 227 …5. Anastasia SINITSKAYA (EKR) – 203 Boys: Nurkhat Mynbaev (Khromtau) – 194 Lev Stakhovsky (Mangystau region) – 187 Gleb Sobolev (Karaganda region) – 179 …5. Nikita GUZEEV (EKR) – 128 …8. Aldiyar TOLEBAY (EKR) – 107 Age Category 14-15. Girls: Aruzhan Kaliakhmetova (Kostanay region) – 297 Polina Filatova (Kostanay region) – 258 Alexandra BOCHKARYOVA (EKR) – 242 …9. Anna LAKTIONOVA (EKR) – 217 …14. Anastasia CHESHUINA (EKR) – 178 Boys: Dmitry Pechnyakov (Ekibastuz) – 263 Alexander Ismailov (Karaganda) – 262 Sergey Zhigaylo (Karaganda) – 247 …5. Alexander AKST (EKR) – 234 …12. Ilyas TLEUKHANOV (EKR) – 209 Age Category 16-17. Girls: Olga Bernatskaya (Karaganda) – 297 Ruzanna Bagdasaryan (Ekibastuz) – 276 Natalya Gladkova (Karaganda) – 256 Victoria DROZHZHINA (EKR) – 176 Boys: Daniil Blokhin (Almaty) – 276 Kirill Pirozhenko (Karaganda) – 276 Artur Baisakov (Almaty) – 275 …11. Ivan GULYASHOV (EKR) – 221 Age Category 18-20. Girls: Alina Zinovyeva (Almaty) – 302 Makhabbat Tapaeva (Kostanay region) – 296 Elena Leunova (Kostanay region) – 258 …6. Natalya VEPRIKOVA (EKR) – 205 Boys: Artur Balsam (Aktobe region) – 329 Ramil Khasanbakiev (Almaty) – 298 Vyacheslav Bykov (Aktobe region) – 265 …6. Farkhat NURGAZIN (EKR) – 235 Andrey IRKHO (EKR) – 226 Age Category 21-23. Women: Regina Shtolinskaya (Aktobe region) – 272 Meruert Shakenova (Pavlodar region) – 268 Anastasia Tretyakova (Pavlodar region) – 253 …5. Asem ALIMKHANOVA (EKR) – 181 Men: Roman Shirokov (Karaganda region) – 319 Vasily Belousov (Kostanay region) – 314 Anuar Turubaev (Almaty) – 312 Age Category 24-34. Women: Elena Lyutinets (Kostanay region) – 334 Ekaterina Adushkina (Kostanay region) – 288 Maryana Chebotaryova (Kostanay region) – 286 Men: Anuar Kozybaev (Kostanay region) – 322 Shamil Teregulov (Aktobe region) – 312 Artyom Kosinov (Almaty) – 302 …8. Vitaliy ISAKOV (EKR) – 257 Age Category 35-39. Women: Olesya Belyaeva (SKR*) – 208 Irina TROEGLAZOVA (EKR) – 205 Laura Kurmanalina (Aktobe region) – 191 *SKR = South Kazakhstan Region Men: Sergey Lyutinets (Kostanay region) – 255 Bauyrzhan RAYYMBEKOV (EKR) – 229 Vyacheslav Moiseevets (Astana) – 220 Age Category 40-49. Women: Irina Salykova (Pavlodar region) – 231 Irina Yungkind (Kyzylorda region) – 205 Malika Omarova (Kyzylorda region) – 178 Men: Roman Sukhoverkhov (Pavlodar region) – 253 Oleg CHEBOTARYOV (EKR) – 239 Alexander Semendyaev (Karaganda region) – 212 Age Category 50-59. Women: Nina Belyaeva (SKR) – 116 Olga Astashkina – 55 Aigul Sarsenbaeva – 35 Men: Viktor Bondar (Pavlodar region) – 286 Mansur Shaifulin (Pavlodar region) – 239 Yuri Frolov (Almaty) – 209 Age Category 60 and older. Women: Alla Myan (Kyzylorda region) – 188 Tatyana Muntyan (Karaganda region) – 174 Victoria Shishkovicheva – 30 Men: Viktor Gorokhov (Karaganda region) – 270 Yuri Belyaev (SKR) – 236 Sergey Meshchaninov (Kyzylorda region) – 229 …6. Vladimir SPESHILOV (EKR) – 153 Arkady DEGENBAEV (EKR) – 147 ABSOLUTE AGE CATEGORY Women: Elena Lyutinets (Kostanay region) – 334 Alina Zinovyeva (Almaty) – 302 Olga Bernatskaya (Karaganda) – 297 Men: Artur Balsam (Aktobe region) – 329 Anuar Kozybaev (Kostanay region) – 322 Roman Shirokov (Karaganda region) – 319 FINAL TEAM STANDINGS Kostanay region – 3959 points Aktobe region – 3933 points Pavlodar region – 3860.8 points EKR (East Kazakhstan) – 3400.8 points Almaty – 3305.8 Karaganda region – 3011.6 Mangystau region – 2353 Kyzylorda region – 1562 SKR (South Kazakhstan) – 1219.4 Source: http://vksport.kz/