Kazakhstan National Team to Compete at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships
From July 9 to 12, 2026, the Asian U23 Athletics Championships will take place in Ordos, China. A total of 21 athletes will represent Kazakhstan at the continental championships. Kazakh athletes will compete in middle-distance running, hurdles, sprint events, relay races, jumping events, race walking, and the heptathlon. The Kazakhstan Athletics Federation wishes the national team every success at the championships! The following 21 athletes will represent Kazakhstan: Ayana Bolatbekkyzy (800m, 1500m) Aleksandr Zhigar (800m) Akbayan Nurmamet (1500m) Viktoriya Sukacheva (800m, 4×400m relay) Rinat Kulygin (3000m steeplechase) Bagzhan Serikkan (3000m steeplechase) Anastasiya Tsvirkunova (400m hurdles, 4×400m relay) Yekaterina Koloda (400m hurdles, 4×400m relay) Akbilek Kuralbay (3000m steeplechase) Mariya Shuvalova (400m, 4×400m relay) Anna Shumilo (400m, 4×400m relay, 4×100m relay) Yekaterina Puzyryova (100m, 200m, 4×100m relay) Darya Gridasova (4×100m relay) Tatyana No (4×100m relay) Faina Meyrmanova (high jump) Dilyara Khaibullina (long jump, triple jump) Maksim Balabin (pole vault) Anastasiya Rypakova (long jump) Yasmina Toksanbayeva (20,000m race walk) Elmira Kalimullina (20,000m race walk) Alina Chistyakova (heptathlon, 4×100m relay) Source: Qazathletics.kz, Olympic.kz
Happy Astana Day!
Dear colleagues, students, and parents! On behalf of the team of the East Kazakhstan Regional Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Children and Youth, we congratulate everyone on Capital Day! Astana is a young and majestic city on the banks of the Ishim River, a symbol of the unity and creativity of our people. Great achievements and good deeds are born here, and the future of our country is forged here. May the city grow and flourish with each passing year, and may its residents take pride in their capital. We wish peace, wellbeing, and prosperity to all who live and work for the good of Kazakhstan. Happy holiday, dear friends!
East Kazakhstan Athletes Claim Medals at the Kosanov Memorial in Shymkent
From 30 June to 1 July, the 35th Gusman Kosanov Memorial Athletics Meeting was held in Shymkent. Athletes from twelve countries took part in the competition: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Armenia, Ukraine, and Egypt. Among the participants were athletes representing the East Kazakhstan Region, who delivered strong performances on the track and in the field events. Yefim Tarasov won the men’s 400 metres with a time of 47.43 seconds. In the same event, Elnor Mukhitdinov claimed the bronze medal in 47.52 seconds. In the men’s 1,500 metres, Igor Khrunin finished third with a time of 3:48.03. In the shot put, Ivan Ivanov earned the bronze medal with a throw of 18.67 metres. The 4×100 metres relay team of Ivan Teterin, Almat Tulebayev, Damir Sutzhanov, and Ruslan Kurmanaliyev finished second in 41.38 seconds. Another Kazakh quartet consisting of Zakhar Levitskiy, Aleksandr Bezrukov, Yerasyl Murzamukhambetov, and Maksim Mironov placed third with a time of 41.92 seconds. In the women’s events, Arina Gladysheva took third place in the 5,000 metres with a time of 17:42.91, while Anastasiya Rypakova finished second in the long jump with a leap of 5.91 metres.
Results on Day One of the 35th Gussman Kosanov Memorial
The XXXV Gusman Kosanov Memorial has officially opened in Shymkent, and on the very first day athletes from East Kazakhstan Region added six medals to the team’s tally. In the men’s 400 metres, two East Kazakhstan athletes reached the podium. Yefim Tarasov claimed the gold medal with a time of 47.43 seconds, while Elnor Mukhitdinov took bronze in 47.52. In the women’s long jump, Anastasia Rypakova won the silver medal with a leap of 5.91 metres. In the men’s 4×100-metre relay, Ivan Teterin competed as a member of Kazakhstan’s first national team. Together with his teammates, he finished second in 41.38 seconds. Yerasyl Murzamukhametov finished third as part of the 4×100 m relay team.- In the men’s shot put, Ivan Ivanov secured the bronze medal with a throw of 18.67 metres. Igor Khrunin also earned a bronze medal in the men’s 1,500 metres, finishing in 3:48.03. In addition, he achieved the qualifying standard for the title of Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marking an important personal milestone. Congratulations to all the medalists, and we will continue following the performances of our athletes at the XXXV Gusman Kosanov Memorial.
Competition program of XXXV Qosanov Memorial
XXXV Qosanov Memorial 30 June – 1 July 2026 30 June (Tuesday) Morning Session 09:00 — Men’s 400m Hurdles, Heat 109:07 — Men’s 400m Hurdles, Heat 209:14 — Women’s 400m, Heat 109:21 — Women’s 400m, Heat 209:28 — Men’s 400m, Heat 109:35 — Men’s 400m, Heat 209:42 — Men’s 400m, Heat 3 10:00 — Women’s 100m, Heat 110:07 — Women’s 100m, Heat 210:14 — Women’s 100m, Heat 310:21 — Men’s 100m, Heat 110:28 — Men’s 100m, Heat 210:35 — Men’s 100m, Heat 3 Evening Session 19:00 — Opening Ceremony19:40 — Women’s Long Jump Final19:45 — Girls’ 100m Final19:50 — Boys’ 100m Final20:00 — Men’s Pole Vault Final20:05 — Men’s Shot Put Final20:10 — Kids’ Mixed 4×100m Relay Final20:15 — Victory Ceremony (Kids’ 100m & Mixed 4×100m Relay)20:25 — Women’s 400m Hurdles Final20:35 — Men’s 400m Hurdles Final20:35 — Women’s High Jump Final20:45 — Women’s 400m Final20:47 — Men’s 400m Final20:55 — Women’s 1500m Final21:00 — Men’s Long Jump Final21:10 — Women’s 100m Final21:17 — Men’s 100m Final21:25 — Men’s 1500m Final21:35 — Women’s 4×100m Relay Final21:45 — Men’s 4×100m Relay Final22:20 — Victory Ceremony. 1 July (Wednesday) Morning Session 10:00 — Men’s 110m Hurdles, Heat 110:07 — Men’s 110m Hurdles, Heat 210:20 — Women’s 200m, Heat 110:27 — Women’s 200m, Heat 210:34 — Women’s 200m, Heat 310:41 — Men’s 200m, Heat 110:48 — Men’s 200m, Heat 210:55 — Men’s 200m, Heat 311:02 — Men’s 200m, Heat 4 Evening Session 19:00 — Women’s 100m Hurdles Final19:01 — Women’s Triple Jump Final19:07 — Men’s 110m Hurdles Final19:10 — Men’s High Jump Final19:20 — Women’s 800m Final19:28 — Men’s 800m Final B19:35 — Men’s 800m Final A19:50 — Women’s Pole Vault Final20:00 — Women’s 5000m Final20:15 — Men’s Triple Jump Final20:25 — Women’s 200m Final20:32 — Men’s 200m Final20:39 — Men’s 5000m Final21:10 — Mixed 4×100m Relay Final21:30 — Victory Ceremony. rial 30 June – 1 July 2026 30 June (Tuesday) Morning Session 09:00 — Men’s 400m Hurdles, Heat 109:07 — Men’s 400m Hurdles, Heat 209:14 — Women’s 400m, Heat 109:21 — Women’s 400m, Heat 209:28 — Men’s 400m, Heat 109:35 — Men’s 400m, Heat 209:42 — Men’s 400m, Heat 3 10:00 — Women’s 100m, Heat 110:07 — Women’s 100m, Heat 210:14 — Women’s 100m, Heat 310:21 — Men’s 100m, Heat 110:28 — Men’s 100m, Heat 210:35 — Men’s 100m, Heat 3 Evening Session 19:00 — Opening Ceremony19:40 — Women’s Long Jump Final19:45 — Girls’ 100m Final19:50 — Boys’ 100m Final20:00 — Men’s Pole Vault Final20:05 — Men’s Shot Put Final20:10 — Kids’ Mixed 4×100m Relay Final20:15 — Victory Ceremony (Kids’ 100m & Mixed 4×100m Relay)20:25 — Women’s 400m Hurdles Final20:35 — Men’s 400m Hurdles Final20:35 — Women’s High Jump Final20:45 — Women’s 400m Final20:47 — Men’s 400m Final20:55 — Women’s 1500m Final21:00 — Men’s Long Jump Final21:10 — Women’s 100m Final21:17 — Men’s 100m Final21:25 — Men’s 1500m Final21:35 — Women’s 4×100m Relay Final21:45 — Men’s 4×100m Relay Final22:20 — Victory Ceremony. 1 July (Wednesday) Morning Session 10:00 — Men’s 110m Hurdles, Heat 110:07 — Men’s 110m Hurdles, Heat 210:20 — Women’s 200m, Heat 110:27 — Women’s 200m, Heat 210:34 — Women’s 200m, Heat 310:41 — Men’s 200m, Heat 110:48 — Men’s 200m, Heat 210:55 — Men’s 200m, Heat 311:02 — Men’s 200m, Heat 4 Evening Session 19:00 — Women’s 100m Hurdles Final19:01 — Women’s Triple Jump Final19:07 — Men’s 110m Hurdles Final19:10 — Men’s High Jump Final19:20 — Women’s 800m Final19:28 — Men’s 800m Final B19:35 — Men’s 800m Final A19:50 — Women’s Pole Vault Final20:00 — Women’s 5000m Final20:15 — Men’s Triple Jump Final20:25 — Women’s 200m Final20:32 — Men’s 200m Final20:39 — Men’s 5000m Final21:10 — Mixed 4×100m Relay Final21:30 — Victory Ceremony.
East Kazakhstan U18 Team Congratulated on Successful Performance
Today, a ceremonial welcome was held at the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Youth Sports School for the East Kazakhstan athletics team, who returned from Shymkent after competing in the Republic of Kazakhstan Athletics Championships for boys and girls born in 2009–2010 (U18). We sincerely congratulate the team on their successful performance and wish them new sporting achievements, brilliant victories, and outstanding results!
Results of the Kazakhstan U18 Athletics Championships: East Kazakhstan’s Medal Winners
Day 3 Results 400 m Hurdles3rd place — Yasmina Tusupova (15.01.2010, East Kazakhstan Region) — 1:06.85 800 m1st place — Darya Potocheskaya (22.10.2010, East Kazakhstan Region) — 2:17.82 100+200+300+400 m Relay2nd place — East Kazakhstan Region Team (Amina Zhainakova, Darya Sitnikova, Nadiya Kerimova, Darya Potocheskaya, Yasmina Tusupova) — 2:17.50 The Kazakhstan U18 Athletics Championships concluded in Shymkent. Athletes from the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Youth Sports School (EKR SDYUSHOR) represented their region with distinction, winning medals on each of the three competition days. Day 1 The East Kazakhstan team made a strong start to the championships. Roman Verchenko won the shot put title with a mark of 15.23 m. Darya Potocheskaya claimed gold in the 400 m with a time of 57.84 seconds, while the East Kazakhstan women’s 4×100 m relay team took first place in 49.78 seconds. The men’s 4×100 m relay team earned bronze in 44.04 seconds. Silver medals were won by Daniil Mironenko in the 100 m (11.10 seconds) and Darya Sitnikova in the girls’ 100 m (12.67 seconds). Bronze medals went to Timur Zhanassov (400 m — 51.91 seconds), Platon Kruglov (pole vault — 3.70 m), Amina Zhainakova (100 m — 12.68 seconds), and Zukhra Karimova (high jump — 1.60 m). Day 2 The second day was highlighted by the high jump competition. Ramazan Bakytzhanov won gold with a clearance of 1.95 m, while Nurtas Rakhimzhanov took silver after clearing 1.90 m. Bronze medals were claimed by the mixed 4×100 m relay team of Lyubima Belousova, Amina Zhainakova, Daniil Mironenko and Darya Sitnikova (46.64 seconds), Darya Sitnikova in the 200 m (25.98 seconds), and Yana Khairutdinova in the long jump (5.50 m). Day 3 The final day of competition brought three more medals. Darya Potocheskaya once again stood on the top step of the podium, winning the 800 m in 2:17.82 and completing a championship double. The East Kazakhstan women’s team of Amina Zhainakova, Darya Sitnikova, Nadiya Kerimova, Darya Potocheskaya and Yasmina Tusupova won silver in the 100+200+300+400 m relay with a time of 2:17.50. Yasmina Tusupova earned the bronze medal in the 400 m hurdles, finishing in 1:06.85. The championships once again demonstrated the high level of preparation of East Kazakhstan’s young athletes.
The Kazakhstan U18 Athletics Championships for boys and girls continues in Shymkent.
The Kazakhstan U18 Athletics Championships for boys and girls continues in Shymkent. East Kazakhstan Region is performing with distinction at the tournament: athletes of the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve (EKR SYSSOR) are competing on the track and in the field events for top positions in both the team and individual standings. Boys 4×100 m Mixed Relay3rd place — East Kazakhstan Region team (Lyubim Belousov, Amina Zhainakova, Danil Mironenko, Darya Sitnikova) — 46.64 sec. High Jump1st place — Ramazan Bakytzhanov (17.09.2009) — 1.95 m.2nd place — Nurtas Rakhimzhanov (13.02.2009) — 1.90 m. Girls 200 m3rd place — Darya Sitnikova (02.10.2011) — 25.98 sec. Long Jump
Kazakhstan U18 Youth Championships. Day 1. 24–26 June 2026.
Three Golds, Two Silvers and Five Bronzes: EKR Team’s Results on Day One of the СhRK U18
The Republic of Kazakhstan U18 Athletics Championships for boys and girls born in 2009–2010 have started in Shymkent. The competition is being held from June 24 to 26. Following the first day of competition, Darya Potocheskaya won the gold medal in the women’s 400 meters (57.84), Roman Verchenko claimed victory in the men’s shot put (15.23 m), and the East Kazakhstan Region women’s team won the 4×100-meter relay in 49.78 seconds. Silver medals in the 100 meters were won by Darya Sitnikova (12.67) and Daniil Mironenko (11.10). Bronze medalists included Amina Zhaynakova (100 m), Timur Zhanasov (400 m), Platon Kruglov (pole vault), Zukhra Karimova (high jump), and the East Kazakhstan Region men’s team in the 4×100-meter relay. At the end of the first day, the East Kazakhstan Region team had won a total of three gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. 100 m 2nd place — Daniil Mironenko (20.03.2009) — 11.10 sec. 400 m 3rd place — Timur Zhanasov (06.03.2009) — 51.91 sec. 4×100 m Relay 3rd place — East Kazakhstan Region Team — 44.04 sec. Girls 100 m 2nd place — Darya Sitnikova (02.10.2011) — 12.67 sec. 3rd place — Amina Zhaynakova (03.11.2010) — 12.68 sec. 400 m 1st place — Darya Potocheskaya (22.10.2010) — 57.84 sec. 4×100 m Relay 1st place — East Kazakhstan Region Team — 49.78 sec. Boys Pole Vault 3rd place — Platon Kruglov (31.08.2009) — 3.70 m. Shot Put 1st place — Roman Verchenko (30.07.2009) — 15.23 m. Girls High Jump 3rd place — Zukhra Karimova (17.01.2012) — 1.60 m.