Sports Day: More than 600 thousand residents of Zhetysus are systematically engaged in sports

In the Almaty region, 667,428 people are engaged in sports on a permanent basis. This is more than 30% of the population of the region.
According to the deputy head of the Department of Physical Culture and sports of the region, Almat Ushkempirov, since the beginning of the year, 12 masters of sports of international class, 99 masters of sports, 271 candidates for masters of sports and 119 athletes of the first degree have been trained.
"This year, the athletes of the Almaty region won 2085 medals: 677 gold, 600 silver, 778 bronze medals at international and national competitions.

By the way, there are 3,718 sports facilities operating in the region. There are 13 sports and recreation complexes for the benefit of residents. Also, 4 focs are currently being built.