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Kazakhstan has officially been selected as the host country for the 2027 World Taekwondo Championships.
The decision was made today during the World Taekwondo Council meeting held in Wuxi, China, as part of the ongoing 2025 World Championships.
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Казахстан одним из первых подписал соглашение с FIFA о реализации международного проекта FIFA Arena, направленного на развитие детско-юношеского футбола и создание равного доступа детей к современной спортивной инфраструктуре. В рамках инициативы в стране будет построено 100 мини-футбольных полей на базе общеобразовательных школ — крупнейший показатель среди всех стран-участниц. Первые площадки появятся уже в этом году в Хромтау и Кокшетау, а завершить программу планируется до 2027 года. Проект реализуется Казахстанской федерацией футбола при поддержке Министерства туризма и спорта РК.
Каждое поле будет иметь стандартные параметры FIFA: размеры 20×40 метров, покрытие из искусственной травы нового поколения (non-infill turf), встроенные ворота, периметральные панели и защитные сетки. Универсальная конструкция позволит устанавливать их на существующих школьных дворах и спортивных зонах.
Проект ориентирован прежде всего на малые города и сельские школы, финансирование обеспечивается FIFA. Министерством туризма и спорта, Министерством просвещения, местными исполнительными органами оказывается полная организационная поддержка и сопровождение.
Сегодня футбол культивируется во всех регионах страны и остаётся самым массовым видом спорта: им систематически занимаются более 1,1 млн человек, с ними работают 7 378 тренеров. Для развития футбола в Казахстане уже функционируют 28 стадионов, 148 футбольных манежей, более 7 000 футбольных площадок при школах и свыше 400 физкультурно-оздоровительных комплексов. В премьер-лиге выступают 14 профессиональных клубов, а в 242 детско-юношеских спортивных школах готовятся более 40 тысяч юных футболистов.
В последние годы при поддержке FIFA и УЕФА в стране была создана современная учебно-тренировочная база национальных сборных в Талгаре, построен Дом футбола и манеж в Астане, открыта частная база «БИІК» в Шымкенте и полноразмерный манеж в Костанае для клуба «Тобол».
From May 30 to June 1, the Argymak Equestrian Wellness Complex in Astana will host major international equestrian competitions — the Eurasian League FEI World Cup Jumping Stage (CSI1*-W) and the International Dressage Tournament (CDI 1*).
Top national teams from six countries, both near and far abroad, are expected to participate. The event is held in accordance with international standards under the auspices of the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).
More than 60 of the best athletes in show jumping and dressage are expected to showcase their skills over three days, tackling various routes and dressage tests of different difficulty levels.
Show jumping is an Olympic equestrian discipline in which a rider and horse navigate a course with obstacles of varying height and shape. The goal is to complete the course without faults and in the shortest possible time.
Dressage is considered the highest form of equestrian art, where the harmony and precision between rider and horse are demonstrated in the arena. Judges evaluate grace, accuracy, and the quality of execution.
Hosting a stage of the FEI World Cup in Astana highlights the growing interest in equestrian sports in Kazakhstan and provides local athletes with an opportunity to shine on the international stage. This is a landmark event not only for the country but also for all fans of equestrianism. Competitions of this level help Kazakhstani riders improve their skills and compete for qualification spots in international tournaments.
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The 2025 Eurasian League FEI World Cup circuit consists of eight stages:
WC Stage 1 – Tashkent (Uzbekistan), WC Stage 2 – Tashkent (Uzbekistan), WC Stage 3 – Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), WC Stage 4 – Astana (Kazakhstan), WC Stage 5 – Tbilisi (Georgia), WC Stage 6 – Tbilisi (Georgia), WC Stage 7 – Yerevan (Armenia), WC Stage 8 – Tehran (Iran), Based on the results of the main Grand Prix course, a license will be awarded to participate in the 2025 FEI World Cup Jumping Final.
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Neo Nomad Visa открывает новые возможности для путешественников из разных стран мира. Она позволяет иностранным туристам оставаться мобильными, работать удалённо в своей зарубежной компании и проживать в Казахстане в течение года. Для получения нового типа визы В12-1 необходимо обратиться в посольство или консульские учреждения РК за границей.
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☑️ Медстраховка на срок действия визы
☑️ Приглашение от туристской компании в Казахстане (не требуется для граждан 48 стран)
🔷 Процесс оформления Neo Nomad Visa занимает не более 5 рабочих дней. Виза выдается на срок до 1 года и предусмотрена возможность ее продления. Члены семьи основного заявителя также могут получить визу.
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Marius Vizer for his contribution to the development and popularisation of judo. According to him, this sport is of great interest in Kazakhstan, especially among children and young people.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, “I believe that your visit is extremely important in terms of giving impetus to mutually beneficial co-operation between Kazakhstan and the federation. Today, judo occupies a special place in the global sport community. Judo is also very popular in our country. There are many training centres now, where more than 160 thousand adults and children practise judo.
We are very proud that our athlete Yeldos Smetov won a gold medal at the recent Olympic Games in Paris. Therefore, we are very interested in developing contacts and more active co-operation with the International Judo Federation.”
In turn, Marius Vizer thanked President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his personal support for the development of judo in Kazakhstan, “It is a great honour for me to be here. I would like to express my gratitude to you and Kazakhstan for the support you provide, not only to judo but also to the entire sporting movement, which is one of the tools of education, social integration and a beacon of peace today.
All members of our judo family are united and strive for one goal: the education and better integration of all worthy persons in society.”
Mr Vizer also reported that the IJF Academy is planning to be open a new facility in Astana with the support of the International Judo Federation, which will become a centre for training high-class coaches and referees in the region.
Participants at the meeting exchanged views on the prospects for long-term co-operation between Kazakhstan and the IJF and also discussed issues of preparation for the world judo championships which will be held in 2027 in Kazakhstan.
In conclusion, the Head of State awarded Marius Vizer the Order of Dostyk for his contribution to the promotion of judo in Kazakhstan.
On Tuesday 8th October 2024, in a landmark moment for sport development, Mr Yerbol Myrzabossynov, minister of tourism and sport of Kazakhstan, met with Mr Marius Vizer, president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), at the IJF headquarters in Budapest. The meeting, which took place in the presence of Almaz Alsenov, IJF partner and advisor to the IJF president, focused on the progress and future ambitions of Kazakhstan in the world of judo, culminating in the signing of the official contract for Kazakhstan to host the 2027 judo world championships.
Following the signing, Mr Vizer presented Mr Myrzabossynov with the Herend special edition porcelain Jigoro Kano statue, in recognition of Kazakhstan’s support for judo development worldwide.
During the discussion, both parties reviewed the evolution of judo in Kazakhstan, highlighting the country’s impressive achievements on the international stage and the growing popularity of the sport among the nation’s youth. This fantastic period of growth culminated this summer with the first ever Olympic title in judo to be won by Kazakhstan, thanks to Yeldos Smetov at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The signing of the 2027 world championship contract marks a major milestone in Kazakhstan’s journey within the International Judo community. The event is set to bring together the best judoka from across the globe on their road to Los Angeles Olympics 2028, further solidifying Kazakhstan’s position as a rising power in the sport, in the region and globally.
In addition to hosting this prestigious event, Mr Vizer and Mr Myrzabossynov have also begun planning for the opening of a representative office of the IJF Academy in Kazakhstan. This initiative is expected to have a great impact on the professional level of Kazakh and Central Asian athletes and coaching staff, leading to further development and success in the world of judo.
The fourth day of the V World Nomad Games competition happened in different locations of Astana, Kazakhstan. The third day brought to Kazakhstan overall 23 medals.
Kokpar
Athletes of the national team of Kazakhstan reached the final round in Kokpar. Today our Kokpar players defeated the Russian team with a score of 18:2. The second finalist will be Kyrgyzstan, who won the game against Turkey. Kokpar team will be competing on 12 September. In total, teams from 9 countries and 104 athletes took part in the Kokpar competitions, including Kazakhstan, U.S., Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, China, Mongolia and Turkey.
Togyzkumalak
Today the final games of Togyzkumalak happened at the Duman Entertainment Center. Kazakhstan was represented by Beksultan Bostandykov, Auelbay Yersultan, Moldir Serikkyzy and Ansagan Kozhanasip. The athletes demonstrated a high level of preparation and achieved high results. Moldir Serikkyzy and Beksultan Bostandykov got a gold medal, and their peers, Ansagan Kozhanasip took a silver medal and Auelbay Yersultan became a bronze medalist. Overall in Togyzkumalak competitions 114 athletes participated from 41 countries, including Colombia, Bangladesh, Great Britain, France, Germany, the USA, China, Latvia, African and Arabic countries.
Traditional archery competition
180 athletes from 33 countries took part in the traditional archery competition held at the Argymak equestrian complex. 10 athletes of the Kazakhstan national team will defend the honor of the country. On September 9 Aikorkem Batikhan won a bronze medal in the women's “Puta” target. Among men, Kanat Kassymkhan won a bronze medal, and Zhanibek Kulmyrzayev won a gold medal. In the in the “Qalqan” competition, Kanat Kassymkhan won a bronze medal, Yerbol Tapenov won a silver medal. Today, on September 11 Zhanibek Kulmyrzayev and Bekbergen Salimov won a bronze medal.
Horseback archery (Zhamby Atu)
Today Batyr Beksauyt won a silver medal in the Zhamby shooting style in the competition on horseback archery (Zhamby Atu). Before this, Batyr Beksauyt won a gold medal. The shooting competition took place in the Ethno Village near Kazanat hippodrome. 78 athletes from 27 countries took part in the competition.
Asyk Atu
In the final round of Asyk Atu held at the Alau Ice Palace, domestic athletes (female team) defeated their opponents Russia with a score of 3:0. It should be noted that the Kazakhstan female team won such countries as Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Sweden and Romania. The Kazakhstan men's team met with Kyrgyzstan in the final round and defeated their opponents with a score of 2:1. Kazakhstan men's overall won over the teams of Uzbekistan, Spain, Georgia, Hungary and Mongolia.
Kok Boru
The Kazakhstan national team reached the Kok Boru final round by defeating the Turkish team with a score of 15:1. In the final match, our athletes will meet the Kyrgyzstani team and the national teams of Russia and Turkey will fight for third place.
Powerful Nomad
Azamat Makulbekov won a gold medal at the Powerful Nomad competition, where mighty giants contested to be known as the strongest men at the V World Nomad Games. 16 athletes from 16 countries took part in the tournament.
Tug of war (Arkan Tartys)
Today Tug of war (Arkan Tartys) competitions took place at the Alau Ice Palace. Qualifying round and the final game went on the same day. Both female and male teams were fighting with Russia in the final round and won a silver medal.
Alysh
In the Alysh - Kyrgyz national wrestling, medals are awarded in six weight categories. Today the wrestlers brought to Kazakhstan national team's the following awards: Turmakhanbek Kalmukan (60 kg) - silver, Nurzhan Sarsengaliev (70 kg) - bronze, Bekbol Nurlanuly (100 kg) - silver, Nurdaulet Zharylgapov (+ 100 kg) - bronze, Nazerke Abiltaeva (55 kg) ) - bronze, Arailym Rakish (60 kg) - bronze, Ainur Akzhigitova (65 kg) - bronze, Perizat Zhakypbekova (75 kg) - silver.
- Kokpar
The Kazakhstan Kokpar team will meet with the Russian team at the Kazanat hippodrome. Today at the Kazanat hippodrome there will be a semi-final match in Kokpar, in which the Kazakhstan national team will meet the Russian national team, final match will be on 12 September.
- Zhamby Aty
At 9 AM, in the Ethno Village, located next to the hippodrome, competitions in Zhamby Atu in the Kazakh style will begin. Previously, Kazakhstani athletes had already won 5 medals in Zhamby Atu - 2 gold and 2 bronze each in the Asian and Turkish style and 1 silver in the Asian style.
- Kok Boru
Here at the Kazanat hippodrome, Kazakhstan will meet with Turkey in the Group stage of Kok Boru. Earlier, the Kazakhstan team defeated the U.S. team with the score18-0. And the leader of Group B, Kyrgyzstan, will meet with Russia.
- Traditional Archery
Third day of the competition in traditional archery. At 10 AM traditional archery competitions will continue at the Argymak equestrian sports complex. Today the athletes will compete in shooting at the “Qalqan” target. The Kazakhstan national team already has 5 medals. Zhanibek Kulmyrzayev won gold, Erbol Tapenov won silver, Aikorkem Batikhan took one, and Kanat Kassymkhan had two bronze medals.
- Powerful nomad
Start of competition between strongmen – Powerful nomad. At 10 AM in the Ethno Village, strongman competitions in the absolute weight category will begin. Qualifications will take place within one day, and the final will take place at 4 PM. Kazakhstan will be represented by Azamat Makulbekov.
- Alysh
Start of competitions in traditional Kyrgyz wrestling Alysh. At the Martial Arts Palace named after Zh. Ushkempirov. At 10 AM competitions in 6 weight categories among men and 6 weight categories among women will begin. A full cycle will take place within one day with 12 finals at 6 PM. Kazakhstan is represented by 1 athlete in all weight categories.
- Tug of war
Tug of war (Arkan Tartys) competitions will take place at the Alau Ice Palace. Qualifying round for men and women will begin at 10 AM. The winners will be determined on the same day. The men's and women's finals will take place at 6 PM. The honor of Kazakhstan will be defended by 20 athletes (10 each in men's and women's teams).
- Asyk Atu
Final of the Asyk Atu competition. The Alau Ice Palace will host the final competitions in Bes Taban among men and Bes Asyk among women. The Kazakhstani Asyk Atu team is represented by eight athletes: Nurkissa Molzhigitov, Zhomart Nurlanov, Kerim Zhazdykbay, Amandos Aitkulov, Perizat Yelemes, Kamila Daniyarova, Sania Asker.
- Togyzkumalak
Final match in Togyzkumalak. Today at 10 AM the final games of Togyzkumalak will begin at the Duman hotel and sports complex. Kazakhstan is represented by Beksultan Bostandykov, Auelbay Bostandultan, Moldir Serikkyzy and Ansagan Kozhanasip.
The first summer month was marked by a significant cultural event: the famous Operaliya International Music Festival will be held at the Astana Opera with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It will open on June 20 at the opera house’s Grand Hall. The festival will last a month, featuring world opera and ballet masterpieces, such as Verdi’s Aida, as well as epic symphony concerts. Guest artists from Italy, Germany, Korea, Bulgaria, Mongolia and creative teams from Kazakhstan will take part in the events.
As a reminder, the Operaliya festival of high classical art has been held in our country for more than 20 years. Thanks to this international festival, residents and guests of the capital annually have the opportunity to get acquainted with the art of outstanding opera singers, famous ballet soloists who come to Kazakhstan from world’s best opera houses.
“The history of Operaliya dates back to the Kulyash Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theatre. An important goal of the festival was and still remains to familiarize the audience with the work of famous artists, as well as building cultural bridges with teams from different countries. This year celebrated soloists from five countries will come to our opera house. I am sure that this will be a true celebration of high art, created in honor of the completion of the Astana Opera’s tenth anniversary season. I invite all connoisseurs of musical theatre to our festival,” Galym Akhmedyarov, the Astana Opera’s general director, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, said.
Thus, on June 16 and 17, Verdi’s famous opera Don Carlos will be presented to the residents and guests of the capital as part of the festival. Guest soloist – the renowned opera singer, People’s Artist of Armenia Barseg Tumanyan will perform the part of King Philip II of Spain. The Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the opera house’s principal conductor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan, the world-famous Maestro Alan Buribayev will take part in the performance.
On June 20, the opera house will meet its colleague from the capital on its stage – the Astana Ballet team, which is preparing to present Jiří Kylián’s Falling Angels to music by Steve Reich at the festival. On this day, art lovers will also have an opportunity to enjoy the performance of the Astana Opera Ballet Company, which will perform Jiří Kylián’s ballets Petite Mort and Sechs Tänze to Mozart’s music. Conductor – Arman Urazgaliyev.
The series of ballet performances will continue on June 23 with the production of Prokofiev’s Cinderella in Raimondo Rebeck’s choreography. On June 29 and 30, one of the main events of the festival will be the premiere of Rossini’s opera L’Italiana in Algeri. It should be noted that L’Italiana in Algeri is Rossini’s first major opera buffa. Music director and conductor of the production Ruslan Baimurzin, stage director Yerenbak Toikenov, vocal teacher Ala Simonishvili, costume designer Manana Gunia worked on the premiere. On the first day, Holder of the Order of Qurmet Ruslan Baimurzin will conduct the symphony orchestra. Along with the soloists of the opera company, orchestra and choir, the Astana Opera International Opera Academy attendees, as well as a guest star from Italy, mezzo-soprano Laura Verrecchia, will take the stage. On the second day of the performance, Italian Maestro Giuseppe Acquaviva will take the conductor’s stand.
The performances featuring famous foreign artists will not end there. On the contrary, the geography of the festival will expand even more. Thus, on July 5, a guest soloist from Italy Diego Cavazzin will perform Radamès in Verdi’s opera Aida. His Mongolian colleague Badral Chuluunbaatar will perform the role of Amonasro. On July 6, the audience will have the opportunity to see the Italian opera singer Isabelle de Paoli as the pharaoh’s daughter Amneris. These days, the opera house’s symphony orchestra is scheduled to perform under the baton of Bulgarian conductor Dian Tchobanov and the Astana Opera’s conductor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdin.
On July 9, the opera house will present to the audience a chamber music concert with the unusual title The Twelve Seasons. The program will include works by Antonio Vivaldi, Astor Piazzolla and Efrem Podgaits, dedicated to different, but equally beautiful seasons. Soloists – the internationally acclaimed violinist Alexei Lundin, the principal first violin of the Astana Opera Symphony Orchestra, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov and the opera house’s Chamber Orchestra conducted by Abzal Mukhitdin will perform at the concert.
On July 12 and 13, as part of Operaliya, the viewers will be able to appreciate the world classical masterpiece – Puccini’s opera Turandot. On the second performance day, South Korean singer Sejoon An will perform one of the main parts in the opera – Calaf. For two evenings, the world-famous maestro Alan Buribayev will cut a brilliant figure at the conductor’s stand.
On July 16, the outstanding conductor will present a symphonic music concert at the opera house’s Grand Hall. Certainly, such a large-scale musical evening will be a worthy conclusion to the Astana Opera’s tenth anniversary season. The program will feature Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler and a symphonic suite on the themes from the opera Qurmanghazy by Akhmet Zhubanov and Gaziza Zhubanova. At the invitation of Alan Buribayev, one of the most famous cellists in the world Jing Zhao will perform Antonin Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor at the concert.
It is important to emphasize that performances for a children’s audience will be shown within the framework of the festival. One of them is Tleugazy Beissembek’s musical fairytale Samuryq Kelgen Tan, where the pupils of the children’s studio will perform the main parts. The festival program also includes performances by striking musicians on Kazakh national instruments.
We remind you that the festival will be held with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Soloist of the Astana Opera International Opera Academy Guldana Aldadossova won a special prize at the prestigious Hibla Gerzmava International Opera Singers and Accompanists Competition, held at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre in Moscow. The singer from Kazakhstan won over the jury with her amazing soprano and, in addition to the special prize, also received several offers to perform at the leading theatrical venues in Russia.
“The Astana Opera Academy attendees, who will complete their studies this summer, demonstrate great potential,” Galym Akhmedyarov, Astana Opera’s general director, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, says. “We expect that soon they will come through as soloists of the best theatrical venues not only in Kazakhstan, but also in other countries, and will worthily represent the Kazakh opera art in the world. The young singers are already actively performing at Astana Opera, making their debuts in opera productions abroad, successfully participating in international competitions. Guldana Aldadossova is a very promising and ambitious performer, a talented and driven singer with a beautiful voice. I hope that receiving a special award from the world opera star Hibla Gerzmava will be another step in Guldana’s brilliant career. We sincerely congratulate her and wish her new successes!”
It is worth noting that Hibla Gerzmava is not only a world-famous opera singer performing at the world’s leading opera houses: the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, the Royal Opera House, the Opéra National de Paris, Arena di Verona and others, she is also an assistant professor of solo singing at the Moscow Conservatory, President of the Onegin National Opera Awards, founder and director of the Hibla Gerzmava Invites music festival. The jury of the competition, held under the opera diva’s patronage, included leading singers, stage directors, conductors and opera agents.
The Astana Opera Academy was also represented in the competition by tenor Oraz Mukhamediyar and accompanist Zaru Zhazykbayeva, who completed their participation after the first round. Bass from Russia Alexey Kulagin won the Grand Prix. The winners of the competition received monetary prizes, as well as an opportunity to make their debuts at the best opera houses and musical theatres of Russia.
The preliminary audition of potential contestants was held from June 1 to October 24, 2022, based on video recordings of performances of two different arias. Thus, 37 participants were selected for the first round, where they performed arias from the proposed list. In the second round, the contestants had to leave their comfort zone: they had to perform a duet with a vocalist-illustrator, as well as perform arias from classical operettas and sing folk songs ‘a cappella’. The final round, which included 12 participants, was not easy either. They performed arias from operas by Russian and European composers of the 19th to 21st centuries, accompanied by a symphony orchestra. Hundreds of fans supported the singer from Astana.
“All the competitors are strong and worthy vocalists,” Guldana Aldadossova shared. “Frankly, I did not expect that I would reach the final. In the first two rounds, it was necessary to sing arias from the list prepared by the organizers. All of them were new to me; I had not performed them before. The real challenge was the necessity to perform an aria from an operetta and sing a folk song without accompaniment.”
According to the opera academy soloist, her goal was to show the whole world that there are vocalists in Kazakhstan who can compete with the world’s best performers, as they have amazing voices and timbres.
It is important to emphasize that music critics noticed Guldana Aldadossova immediately after the first round, calling her “a real gem of the Moscow opera stage.” “Her stunningly beautiful voice, freely and easily singing all conceivable and inconceivable ornamentations, flowed in an endless stream. The impeccably performed aria of Lucia from the opera Lucia di Lammermoor delighted me – it is a tough nut to crack for many artists,” Philip Geller wrote at classicalmusicnews.ru