In the period from February 10 to 13, 2021, the first round of the East Kazakhstan Region Championship in cross-country skiing among boys and girls was held in Ridder. The following teams participated in the Championship: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Ridder, Semey, Urjar village, Bolshenarym village, Katon-Karagay village, Altai city, Kurchum village, Bobrovka village, Pervomaika village. From the team of KSU "DYUSSH Altai" of the Department of physical Culture and Sports of the East Kazakhstan region, seven athletes participated.