Elizaveta Matveyeva Shines at Tournament in CyprusKazakh athlete Elizaveta Matveyeva delivered an impressive performance at the EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting, held in Limassol, Cyprus. The prestigious competition is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level series. Matveyeva competed in the women’s high jump event, clearing 1.85 meters to claim the silver medal. Another Kazakh athlete, Kristina Ovchinnikova, finished fifth with a jump of 1.80 meters, securing a place among the competition’s top five performers. Local athlete Elena Kulichenko won the gold medal, while Panagiota Dosi of Greece completed the podium by taking bronze. Source: Instagram account @qazathletics.
Kazakh athlete Elizaveta Matveyeva delivered an impressive performance at the EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting, held in Limassol, Cyprus. The prestigious competition is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level series. Matveyeva competed in the women’s high jump event, clearing 1.85 meters to claim the silver medal. Another Kazakh athlete, Kristina Ovchinnikova, finished fifth with a jump of 1.80 meters, securing a place among the competition’s top five performers. Local athlete Elena Kulichenko won the gold medal, while Panagiota Dosi of Greece completed the podium by taking bronze. Source: Instagram account @qazathletics.
Competition program
SCHEDULE OF THE OPEN EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP Among born in 2004 and older, 2005–2006 (U23), 2007–2008 (U20), 2009–2010 (U18), 2011–2012 (U16) May 30–31, 2026 Ust-Kamenogorsk MAY 30 “Altay” Stadium 14:40 — OPENING CEREMONY OF THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 14:30 — 3000 m Steeplechase — All participants 15:00 — 400 m — Girls — Heats 15:15 — 400 m — Boys — Heats 15:35 — 100 m — Girls — Heats 15:55 — 100 m — Boys — Heats 16:20 — 1500 m — Girls 16:30 — 1500 m — Boys 17:00 — 100 m — FINAL — Girls 17:10 — 100 m — FINAL — Boys 17:20 — 400 m — FINAL — Girls 17:30 — 400 m — FINAL — Boys 17:40 — 5000 m — All participants 18:10 — 4 × 100 m Relay — Girls 18:20 — 4 × 100 m Relay — Boys Awarding ceremony for winners and runners-up “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Centre 10:00 — Shot Put — Boys — Final 10:00 — Long Jump — Girls — Final 10:00 — High Jump — Boys — Final 11:20 — Shot Put — Girls — Final 12:00 — Long Jump — Boys — Final 12:00 — Pole Vault — All participants 12:20 — Discus Throw — All participants 13:00 — High Jump — Girls — Final 13:00 — Triple Jump — All participants 13:20 — Hammer Throw — All participants 14:20 — Javelin Throw — All participants Awarding ceremony for winners and runners-up MAY 31 “Altay” Stadium 12:00 — 3000 m — All participants 12:30 — 100 m Hurdles — Girls 12:40 — 110 m Hurdles — Boys 12:50 — 200 m — Girls — Heats 13:20 — 200 m — Boys — Heats 13:50 — 800 m — Girls 14:00 — 800 m — Boys 14:15 — 400 m Hurdles — Girls 14:25 — 400 m Hurdles — Boys 14:35 — 200 m — FINAL — Girls 14:45 — 200 m — FINAL — Boys 15:00 — 4 × 400 m Relay — Girls 15:10 — 4 × 400 m Relay — Boys 15:20 — 4 × 400 m Mixed Relay — Mixed teams Awarding ceremony for winners and runners-up “Olga Rypakova” Athletics Centre 10:00 — 2000 m Steeplechase — All participants ATTENTION! THE PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Askar Omirzak wins bronze medal in decathlon at Asian U20 Championships
Representative of East Kazakhstan Region Askar Omirzak won the bronze medal in the decathlon at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships currently taking place in Hong Kong. Over two days of competition, the Kazakh combined-events athlete confidently completed all ten disciplines of the decathlon. On the first day, he ran 100 metres in 11.07 seconds, jumped 6.09 m in the long jump, threw the shot put 12.33 m, cleared 1.78 m in the high jump, and finished the 400 metres in 49.79 seconds. On the second day, Askar clocked 14.75 seconds in the 110 m hurdles, threw the discus 39.73 m, cleared 3.70 m in the pole vault, threw the javelin 45.67 m, and completed the 1500 metres in 4:42.56. At the end of the competition, Askar scored 6774 points, set a personal best, and finished third among Asia’s strongest U20 decathletes. India’s Rahul Jakhar won the gold medal, while his compatriot Upkar Upkar took silver. Congratulations to Askar Omirzak and his coach on this excellent result, personal best, and bronze medal at the Asian Championships!
KAZ Minerals Half Marathon Oskemen 25.06.2026
Today, May 24, our city is hosting a major running event — KAZ Minerals Half Marathon Oskemen 2026. Athletes and staff members of the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Athletics took an active part in organizing this celebration of sport! Our students participated as volunteers, assisting at key stages of the race — from guiding participants to supporting runners along the course.Photo report below. https://vkoathletics.kz/kaz-minerals-half-marathon-oskemen_2026/
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Ceremonial Welcome for the Champions: Athletes of the EKR Athletics Sports School Returned from the National Championships
The team of the East Kazakhstan Region Specialized Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Athletics solemnly welcomed the regional squad returning from the Republic of Kazakhstan Athletics Championships among U16 boys and girls and U23 youth athletes. At the U16 championship, the team earned an honorable third place in the overall standings with 18,573 points. At the U23 championship, the team achieved victory, taking first place with a total of 28,224 points. Congratulations to all winners, medalists, and their coaches on this well-deserved success!
Medals in Sprint, Jumps and Relays: East Kazakhstan Team’s Results in Shymkent
From May 19 to 21, the Republic of Kazakhstan Athletics Championships among U16 boys and girls, as well as U23 athletes, were held in Shymkent. A total of 712 athletes from all regions of the country took part in the competition. The East Kazakhstan Region team performed successfully, winning medals in sprint events, relays, jumps, throws, and combined events. On the opening day, East Kazakhstan athletes already achieved several podium finishes. In the U16 category, Mukhamed Goibov won the 100 m race with a result of 11.80 seconds. Zakhar Chebunin claimed bronze in the 1500 m race, while the East Kazakhstan men’s team took silver in the 4×100 m relay. Among the girls, Daria Sitnikova won silver in the 100 m with a time of 12.69, and the women’s 4×100 m relay team also finished second. In the U23 category, athletes in technical disciplines delivered strong performances. Konstantin Uteshev won the shot put with a result of 14.86 m. In the women’s high jump, Faina Meyrmanova claimed gold with 1.75 m, while Zhasmin Begalinova took bronze with 1.65 m. Natalia Sokolova earned silver in the javelin throw with 40.95 m. The East Kazakhstan men’s team also won bronze in the 4×100 m relay. The second day of competition brought more medals for East Kazakhstan athletes. In the U16 category, Mukhamed Goibov won the 200 m race in 23.57 seconds, securing his second individual gold medal of the championship. Among the girls, Daria Sitnikova also won the 200 m event with a result of 26.28. Yana Khairutdinova took silver in the 100 m hurdles, while Zukhra Karimova finished second in the triple jump with 10.69 m. Roman Kovalyov won bronze in the high jump. In the U23 competitions, one of the standout results was Ivan Sening’s victory in the decathlon with 6403 points. In the men’s high jump, Ramazan Bakytzhanov won silver and Ruslan Lomtev claimed bronze, both clearing 1.95 m. Arina Mozulyako won the women’s discus throw with a mark of 38.83 m. The East Kazakhstan team also won the Mixed Relay 4×400 m event and earned bronze in the Mixed Relay 4×100 m. The third day of competition also brought several successful results for the East Kazakhstan team. In the U16 category, Yana Khairutdinova won the long jump event, while the East Kazakhstan men’s team claimed victory in the Swedish relay 100+200+300+400 m with a result of 2:12.21. In the U23 category, Kanagat Manash won silver in the 400 m hurdles with a time of 54.40. The East Kazakhstan men’s team won the 4×400 m relay in 3:21.46. Aldiyar Kayrollaev earned bronze in the hammer throw with 47.39 m. Among the women, Arina Gladysheva won the 5000 m race in 17:49.16, while the women’s 4×400 m relay team finished second. Following the three days of competition, the East Kazakhstan Region athletes demonstrated consistent performances and achieved strong results in both individual and team events. Results Day 1 U16 Boys 1st place — Muhamed Goibov, 100 m — 11.80 3rd place — Zakhar Chebunin, 1500 m — 4:28.8 2nd place — EKR team, 4×100 m relay Girls 2nd place — Darya Sitnikova, 100 m — 12.69 2nd place — EKR team, 4×100 m relay U23 Men 1st place — Konstantin Uteshev, shot put — 14.86 3rd place — EKR team, 4×100 m relay Girls 1st place — Faina Meirmanova, high jump — 1.75 3rd place — Zhasmin Begalinova, high jump — 1.65 2nd place — Nataliya Sokolova, javelin throw — 40.95 Results of EKR athletes — Day 2 U16 200 m, boys 1st place — Muhamed Goibov — 23.57 High jump, boys 3rd place — Roman Kovalyov — 1.60 200 m, girls 1st place — Darya Sitnikova — 26.28 100 m hurdles, girls 2nd place — Yana Khayrutdinova — 15.31 Triple jump, girls 2nd place — Zukhra Karimova — 10.69 U23 Decathlon 1st place — Ivan Sening — 6403 points High jump, men 2nd place — Ramazan Bakytzhanov — 1.95 3rd place — Ruslan Lomtev — 1.95 Discus throw, girls 1st place — Arina Mozulyako — 38.83 4×400 m Mixed Relay 1st place — EKR — 3:51.32 4×100 m Mixed Relay 3rd place EKR Results of EKR athletes — Day 3 U16 Women Long jump 1st place — Yana Khayrutdinova long jump Men Swedish relay 100+200+300+400 1st place — EKR 2:12.21 U23 Men 400 m hurdles 2nd place — Kanagat Manash 54.40 4×400 m relay 1st place — EKR team 3:21.46 Hammer throw 3rd place — Aldiyar Kairollaev 47.39 m Women 5000 m 1st place — Arina Gladysheva 17:49.16 4×400 m relay 2nd place — EKR 4:05.64
Asian Championships bronze medalist Elizaveta Matveeva returned from Chongqing
A student of the East Kazakhstan Regional Specialized Youth Sports School for Athletics has returned home with a bronze medal after clearing 1.80 m in the high jump at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Chongqing. This achievement became an important success not only for the athlete herself, but also for the entire national athletics community. The ceremonial welcome was held in a warm and joyful atmosphere. Colleagues, coaches, and the school administration warmly greeted the athlete, expressing pride in her achievement and support on her path toward new heights. Congratulations to coach Lyudmila Valentinovna Peshko, whose professional work and dedication stand behind every success of her athlete, and to Elizaveta Matveeva on the well-deserved award!
Day 2 of the RK Athletics Championships among U16 and U20 athletes in Shymkent, May 19–21, 2026
Results of Day Two of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships
Results of Day Two of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships The Kazakhstan Athletics Championships for boys and girls under 16 (U16), as well as the U23 youth category, continue in Shymkent. On the second day of competition, athletes from the East Kazakhstan Region once again delivered strong performances, adding gold, silver, and bronze medals to the team’s tally. Among the U16 athletes, sprinters and field event competitors stood out. Darya Sitnikova claimed victory in the women’s 200 meters with a confident time of 26.28. In the boys’ 200 meters, Mukhamed Goibov won the gold medal with a result of 23.57. In the girls’ 100-meter hurdles, Yana Khairutdinova earned the silver medal with a time of 15.31. Another silver medal for the team came from Zukhra Karimova in the triple jump with a result of 10.69. In the high jump sector, Roman Kovalyov became the bronze medalist after clearing 1.60 meters. The second day was also successful for the U23 athletes. Arina Mozulyako won the discus throw with a mark of 38.83 meters. In the men’s high jump, two representatives of East Kazakhstan reached the podium: Ramazan Bakytzhanov won silver, while Ruslan Lomtev took bronze. Both athletes cleared 1.95 meters. Ivan Sening captured the gold medal in the decathlon, scoring 6403 points over two days of competition. The successful day concluded with victory for the East Kazakhstan team in the U23 mixed 4×400-meter relay with a time of 3:51.32. Photo here https://vkoathletics.kz/day-2-of-the-rk-athletics-championships-among-u16-and-u20-athletes-in-shymkent-may-19-21-2026/ Results of East Kazakhstan Athletes — Day 2 U16 200 m, Boys 1st place — Mukhamed Goibov — 23.57 High Jump, Boys 3rd place — Roman Kovalyov — 1.60 200 m, Girls 1st place — Darya Sitnikova — 26.28 100 m Hurdles, Girls 2nd place — Yana Khairutdinova — 15.31 Triple Jump, Girls 2nd place — Zukhra Karimova — 10.69 U23 Decathlon 1st place — Ivan Sening — 6403 points High Jump, Men 2nd place — Ramazan Bakytzhanov — 1.953rd place — Ruslan Lomtev — 1.95 Discus Throw, Women 1st place — Arina Mozulyako — 38.83 4×400 m Mixed Relay 1st place — East Kazakhstan Region — 3:51.32 4×100 m Mixed Relay 3rd place — East Kazakhstan Region