A new sports complex was opened in Uralsk

Today in Zachagan the sports complex of the specialized children and youth school of the Olympic reserve in martial arts "Zhekpe zhek" was opened. Akim of the region Gali Iskaliev congratulated the townspeople on the joyful event.

- This sports school with a half-century history is one of the best sports organizations in the region and has brought many victories to our country. The school is a forge of titled sports stars, winners and prize-winners of republican and international competitions. President K. Tokayev gave instructions to involve young people in mass sports. In recent years, the region's sports infrastructure has been developing well. I am glad that we have caring entrepreneurs who contributed to the opening of large gyms both in the city and in the districts. I express my deep gratitude to them, - said Gali Iskaliev.

- I wish the coaches good luck and success in educating future athletes. And parents want to say that children need to be taught to a healthy lifestyle from childhood, physical education not only strengthens the child's health, but also contributes to the development of discipline and willpower.

The sports school has two large halls of 200 sq.m. Classes are conducted in two shifts. Mugs for children - free of charge.

As the director of the sports complex of martial arts "Zhekpe zhek" Kanat Zhangaliev noted, the school develops in eight directions - taekwondo, boxing, sambo, Kazakh kүres, martial arts, Greco-Roman wrestling, karate, judo.

- Today is a historic day for us, we were allocated a large building with two large halls. Before that, we constantly experienced difficulties with the premises. AT currently there are about 1500 children in the school. The gyms can simultaneously train about 200 children. For comparison, earlier only 30 people could train in one room. We have 65 coaches in our staff, two of them are honored coaches of Kazakhstan and coaches of the highest category, - said Kanat Zhangaliev.

Pupil of school number 19 Nurislam Kayyrgali won championships in Bratislava, Turkey and, at the age of 11, is already a six-time champion in karate-do shotokan.

- I have been doing karate for 6 years. At first he was fond of karate-do shotokan, after three years he began to practice karate WKF. Has shown good results. I train every day, I'm very happy about the spacious gym. I dream of becoming a world-class champion, - said the young athlete.

Arailym Bekkalieva

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