During the first half of 2026, systematic work was carried out in the West Kazakhstan Region to implement the state policy aimed at increasing public participation in mass sports, developing high-performance sports, ensuring the efficient use of sports infrastructure, and further advancing the field of physical culture and sports.
At present, the number of residents of the region who regularly participate in physical culture and sports amounts to 294,830 people, representing 42.4% of the region's population. This indicator reflects the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle and develop mass sports among the population.
According to the results of the second quarter of 2026, work continued to increase the share of the population regularly engaged in physical culture and sports, including people with disabilities, as well as to organize mass sporting events among schoolchildren and students. During the reporting period, 1,443 sports and mass participation events were held with the participation of 82,677 people, including 19 national-level and 99 regional-level events.
During the reporting period, a number of major national competitions were successfully organized at a high organizational level, including:
In addition, the Regional People's Sports Games were organized in May, while the VIII Republican People's Sports Games were held in June. At these comprehensive competitions, the team of the West Kazakhstan Region achieved outstanding results, once again demonstrating the strong sporting potential of the region.
Sports competitions of various levels aimed at promoting mass sports are also regularly held in the districts and cities of the region. In particular, district-level events included the Open Individual Championship of the West Kazakhstan Region in Weightlifting for boys and girls born in 2011 and younger, the Regional Championship in Togyzkumalak for children and younger adolescents, and the Regional Championship in Kettlebell Sport among youth, juniors, girls, and veterans.
During the reporting period, continuous monitoring of the implementation of sectoral programs was carried out. Monthly reports on the implementation of the Roadmap for the 2023–2027 Election Program of the AMANAT Party in the West Kazakhstan Region were prepared and submitted to the Regional Department of Strategy and Economic Development.
Furthermore, systematic work is being carried out in subordinate sports organizations to prevent drug-related offenses and promote a healthy lifestyle. Information on the activities implemented in this area was summarized, and the necessary analytical reports were prepared. Activities aimed at developing national sports, organizing spartakiads, and promoting mass sports are conducted on a regular basis.
Within the institutions of the penal correction system, a phased plan for organizing sports and cultural events has been developed and is being implemented to encourage convicted persons to participate in physical culture and sports.
To develop high-performance sports and ensure the preparation of a strong sports reserve, 14,150 young athletes are currently training in 22 children's and youth sports schools across the West Kazakhstan Region. The educational and training process is organized in 56 different sports disciplines.
During the first half of 2026, athletes from the West Kazakhstan Region achieved outstanding results at official national and international competitions. Throughout the reporting period, they won a total of 615 medals, including 222 gold, 169 silver, and 224 bronze medals.
The medals were distributed as follows:
Overall, during the first half of 2026, systematic work was carried out in the field of physical culture and sports in the West Kazakhstan Region to promote mass sports, support high-performance sports, organize national and international competitions, and encourage the population to adopt a healthy lifestyle. During the second half of the year, efforts will continue to further develop the sector, improve the efficiency of sports infrastructure, and enhance the performance of the region's athletes in international competitions.
During the first half of 2026, a number of organizational measures were implemented in the West Kazakhstan Region to improve the activities of sports federations, enhance the efficiency of their management, and further develop various sports.
During the reporting period, the leadership of seven regional sports federations was renewed, and new presidents were elected. In particular, new heads were appointed to the regional federations of chess, archery and darts, fencing, WKF karate, athletics, boxing, and wrestling.
The renewal of the federations' leadership is aimed at further developing sports, supporting regional athletes, promoting mass sports, improving the quality of athlete development, attracting sponsors, and enhancing the organization of national and international sporting events.
In addition, throughout the reporting period, regular working meetings were held to coordinate the activities of regional sports federations, improve their operational efficiency, and ensure the effective implementation of state policy in the field of sports. Current issues and priority tasks were discussed during these meetings.