Sports Day celebrated in Atyrau

In Atyrau, for the Day of Sports, which is celebrated on the third Sunday of August, a festive event "Atyrau Sport Fest - 2023" was organized. It was attended by the Deputy Akim of the region Marat Murziyev, heads of departments, athletes and about 10,000 Atyrau residents.

The event began with a festive procession of athletes. Further, the Deputy Akim of the region Marat Murziyev made a welcoming speech, who noted that the region pays special attention to the development of mass sports, the network of sports complexes and plants, the number of Atyrau residents involved in sports on an ongoing basis, is expanding.

“Sport is a messenger of peace and friendship, which is always considered a guarantee of the health of the nation. Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted: “The issue of strengthening the health of the people requires special attention. It is important to develop mass sports among citizens of all ages. This is the basis for the formation of healthy and active youth and, in general, a strong nation. "Folk wisdom says correctly: "A healthy mind in a healthy body." We celebrate today as a holiday of health, strength, patience, vigor. Development of a healthy lifestyle , physical culture and sports is one of the most important tasks in the country.Today, our athletes, with their activity and high results, contribute to increasing the authority of not only the region, but the country as a whole, on the world stage.Let the successes and achievements of Kazakhstan in the field of sports multiply and the flag of our country is flying high,” M. Murziyev noted.

Then Marat Murziyev presented the badge "For contribution to the development of physical culture and sports" to the Chief Specialist of the regional Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism Aiman Mendigaliyeva. Also, a number of sports workers were awarded the badge "Honorary Sports Worker".

During the event, certificates of honor, letters of thanks from the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, letters of thanks from the akim of the region, medals "Talimger", "Alyp Kyran" from the regional council of veterans were presented.

Further, the hosts of the evening were Kazakh actors Daulet Bizhanov and Saltanat Serkebayeva. Domestic pop stars Marhaba Sabi, Amre, Yenlik, Il'han, Jeltoksan and local artists performed for residents and guests of the city.