Program of the RK Athletics Championship among Juniors 27–29.01.17
The 3rd Gusman Kosanov Memorial Athletics Tournament was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
In addition to the EKO (East Kazakhstan) Champion titles, two mountain bikes were up for grabs at the event. The EKO Championship, dedicated to the memory of the famous sprinter and 1960 Rome Olympic silver medalist (as part of the Soviet 4x100m relay team), took place at the Olga Rypakova Athletics Arena. Interestingly, the legendary athlete herself, after whom the facility is named, was present at the competition. The championship was vibrant and colorful, even if not the most massive in terms of numbers. Typically, summer competitions draw a larger audience; however, the turnout for a winter championship was remarkably high. In reality, it felt like an “Open EKO Championship,” as it featured representatives from the Karaganda and Almaty regions. Athletes from Ridder, Semey, Beskaragay, and Kokpekty districts, as well as Nova Bukhtarma and Belousovka, joined the local contingent. The total number of participants exceeded 150. The strongest athletes were identified across three age categories: 2002–2003, 2000–2001, and juniors born in 1998–1999. Given the number of disciplines and categories, a vast number of titles were contested. There were 73 champions in total. Impressively, more than half of the first-place certificates remained with local athletes, as Ust-Kamenogorsk competitors secured 39 first-place finishes. The most successful performances came from Ust-Kamenogorsk’s Anastasia Zavodina, Alexander Aksyutin, Alexandra Egorina, and Alexander Ibragimov, each winning three championship titles. Zavodina triumphed in the 60m dash, the 4x200m relay, and the long jump. Egorina was unmatched in the 200m, 400m, and the same relay. Aksyutin excelled in the 200m, 400m, and the 4x200m relay. All three became triple champions in the 2000–2001 age group. Alexander Ibragimov became the youngest triple champion, winning the 60m hurdles, the 4x200m relay, and the long jump in the 2002–2003 category. At the conclusion of the event, the organizers held a lottery to award the bicycles among athletes who achieved results meeting the “First Adult Category” (sports rank). Among the boys, only two qualified. Blind luck and the “lucky hand” of Olga Rypakova’s son, Kirill—who drew the names from a large glass bowl—sent the first bicycle straight to Alexander Aksyutin. Seven female athletes contended for the second bicycle. Fortune smiled upon a young beauty from Belousovka, Kristina Morozova. During the competition, Morozova became a double champion, winning both the 600m and 1000m races. In the team standings, Ust-Kamenogorsk took first place with 39 winners’ certificates. Ridder followed in second place with 13 top-tier awards. The Semey team finished with one victory less than Ridder. Representatives from Kokpekty, Belousovka, Karaganda, Nova Bukhtarma, and the Almaty region each took home at least one award.
Program of the Open EKR Championship in Memory of Gusman Kosanov
On January 5–6, 2017, the first athletics competition of the new year was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
For the first time, the competition was dedicated to the celebration of Christmas.At the opening ceremony, the athletes were told about this holiday to give them a full understanding of what this celebration represents. This undoubtedly became the highlight of the tournament, prepared by the organizers. The rest of the “spice” was generously added by the athletes themselves. The competitions at the O. Rypakova Athletics Center were held in three age categories. The participants included 110 athletes from Ust-Kamenogorsk, Belousovka, and Ridder. Unfortunately, among the girls, it will be remembered that there were very few participants. Across the three age categories, there were only 50 female participants! Among the oldest girls born in 1998–1999, there were only three! That is catastrophically few. If the situation does not change, then at the junior level in the regional center only Erika Kem and Moldir Seitkhanova will remain. Moreover, Seitkhanova is from Ridder, and Kem began her athletic career in the Kokpekti district. Among the boys, the situation was only slightly better. Of course, illnesses, winter holidays, and other circumstances prevented many from competing. So we hope that the small number of participants is only temporary. The Birthday Boy Let’s start with congratulations.High jumper Georgiy Yermolov from Ust-Kamenogorsk celebrated his 18th birthday right in the jumping sector! Unfortunately, he couldn’t give himself the perfect gift by clearing 180 cm and once again finished with a height of 175 cm. However, it’s worth noting that both 170 cm and 175 cm were cleared on his third attempts, which speaks of his strong character. We hope that this very character will help him reach his maximum potential at the upcoming Kazakhstan Championships. We wish him success on behalf of our website’s editorial team. Ust-Kamenogorsk’s Answer to Pulyaeva Ridder sprinter Olga Pulyaeva, living up to her surname (derived from “bullet”), once burst onto the scene with a storm of speed, beating athletes two years older when she was just a young girl. It seems that Ust-Kamenogorsk now has a similar phenomenon — Valeria Bromat.Born in 2004, she managed to outrun older competitors in the most intense final of the first competition day. She was even faster than city champion Angelina Malkova, who in the autumn city championship had defeated the “great and terrible” Darya Demchenko in the 100-meter sprint.Malkova, admittedly, was not in top shape due to illness, but this does not diminish Valeria Bromat’s achievement. Dominators from Belousovka The neighboring village did not send many athletes to the championship.That’s why it was especially pleasant for coach Tsirikov that his students took the entire podium in the 60 m race for the 2000–2001 age group. Everyone was sure that Feshchenko would win. Only a false start — like Usain Bolt’s disqualification at the World Championships — could have stopped him.But few predicted that his fellow villagers Sokolov and Sukhorukov would take the other two podium spots.By the way, Daniil Prokopenko, also from Belousovka, took fourth place — complete domination! In the same category and discipline, the biggest disappointment occurred.Ramiz Kartayev, a sprinter with a great reputation and even medals from international competitions, failed to perform in the final on January 5. Hopefully, this was just an episode, not a trend.He partly redeemed himself by winning the 60 m hurdles. Now only the regional championship remains to restore full confidence. Comeback of the Year Anna Maidankina.Yes, that same girl who once competed in various events but didn’t make a notable mark. Since then, she tried karate, dancing, even fire-rescue sports.But her roots in athletics eventually pulled her back — and apparently, for good reason!Now taller and stronger, Maidankina became one of the biggest discoveries of the championship.The 60 m women’s race didn’t have a star lineup, but the confidence with which she won amazed everyone. In the final, she outran second-place Anastasia Berezutskaya by 0.39 seconds!By the end of the championship, she became one of only five athletes to win three medals.Even in the 200 m — the classic rivalry between Alexandra Egorina and Anastasia Zavodina — Maidankina fit right in. Yes, she lost to both, but it’s important how you lose. All three ran under 27 seconds, while others lagged behind by three seconds or more!So Maidankina showed she can compete at the top level — and hopefully, this is only the beginning! The Collectors As always, we’d like to mention the athletes who earned the most awards by competing in multiple events.The standout was Alexander Ibragimov, who earned four certificates in entirely different disciplines: 60 m sprint, 4×200 m relay, shot put, and long jump.It’s great to see such a bright debut at the very start of the new year. The most decorated athlete was Amir Aimkanov, competing in the 2002–2003 category. He became the only three-time Ust-Kamenogorsk champion! Among triple medalists were five girls — Kristina Morozova (Belousovka), Anna Maidankina, Ekaterina Efremova, Kristina Kharitonova, and Anastasia Pavlova — and six boys: Kuanish Zhaparov, Amir Aimkanov, Vladislav Bakhtin, Timur Zholdotaev, Ruslan Kartayev, and Amir Mamyrbekov. Special mention goes to double city champions Anastasia Zavodina, Alexander Aksyutin, Roman Martynov, Valeria Bromat, and Elizaveta Buluchevskaya.As for Moldir Seitkhanova, Miras Makzumov, Dmitry Byvshev, and Evgeniya Borodulina, their success is undisputed — but on 3000 m and 1500 m distances, they had no rivals at all. Alexey Gubanov Source: vksport.kz
Competition program
New Year’s Bar 2016
The Athletics Arena hosted the Ust-Kamenogorsk Open Championship for children born in 2005 and younger. These young athletes competed in three disciplines: the 50m sprint, the long jump, and the 200m run. For many of these children, this competition marked the very first milestone of their sporting careers—an experience that will undoubtedly stay in their memories forever. The list of champions among the boys must begin with Egor Getmanskiy. He dominated the field, outperforming his rivals in all three disciplines to secure the overall champion title. Manas Saidagali took second place, followed by Vyacheslav Alpatov, who delivered a truly spirited and memorable performance. After placing third in the initial event, Alpatov showed great resilience, later overtaking Manas Saidagali by 0.64 seconds in the 50m sprint to secure his spot as a runner-up. The competition was equally fierce among the girls. At the start, Sofia Toiskina led the rankings, with Elina Loginova in second and Lisana Savchenko taking the bronze. However, as the events progressed, the rivalry intensified. While Sofia maintained her status as the fastest runner in the 200m, Lisana Savchenko pushed herself to the limit, successfully climbing into second place. Finally, in the closing discipline—the long jump—Savchenko found the strength to leap from second place into the gold medal position. No one expected such a heated struggle, but these young athletes proved that they are more than capable of fighting for the title of champion. Competition Results (Athletes born in 2005 and younger) Boys 50m Sprint: Egor Getmanskiy – 7.10 Manas Saidagali – 7.60 Vyacheslav Alpatov – 7.50 200m Sprint: Egor Getmanskiy – 29.71 Vyacheslav Alpatov – 31.44 Manas Saidagali – 32.08 Long Jump: Egor Getmanskiy – 4.25 Vyacheslav Alpatov – 4.09 Danil Gaibadulin – 3.94 Girls 50m Sprint: Sofia Toiskina – 7.40 Elina Loginova – 7.45 Lisana Savchenko – 7.50 200m Sprint: Sofia Toiskina – 32.71 Lisana Savchenko – 33.05 Regina Benke – 33.69 Long Jump: Lisana Savchenko – 4.18 Sofia Toiskina – 4.03 Tatyana Samoilova – 3.94
The program of the New Year’s Plank competition
Program of competitions
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
Competitions program