In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the Kazakhstan Indoor Athletics Championship for athletes with hearing impairments aged 12–15 took place on February 21–22, 2026. The event was held at the athletics center named after Olga Rypakova.
More than 60 young athletes from various regions of the country took part in the competition. Over the course of two days, participants competed for medals in running, jumping, and throwing events, demonstrating a high level of preparation and athletic performance.
The competition program included races over 60, 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meters, as well as 4×200 m and 4×400 m relays. In addition, athletes competed in technical disciplines such as the high jump, long jump, triple jump, and shot put.
The first day of competition opened with the 1500 m finals, followed by preliminary and final races in the 60 m event, along with field events including shot put and high jump. In the afternoon session, medals were contested in the 400 m, triple jump, and relay events.
On the second day, athletes determined the strongest competitors in the 800 m and 200 m races, as well as in the long jump and the final 4×400 m relays. The event concluded with an official awards ceremony honoring the winners and prizewinners.
The championship marked an important step in the development of adaptive sports in Kazakhstan, contributing not only to improving athletic performance but also to the social inclusion and support of young athletes with hearing impairments.
