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BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMONG YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (BORN 2008–2009). JUMPS. BOYS

BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMONG YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (BORN 2008–2009). JUMPS. BOYS

The Karaganda region leads in the number of registered athletes in the jumping events among boys at the upcoming Kazakhstan Athletics Championship for youth sports schools, featuring athletes born in ...

16 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMONG YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (BORN 2008–2009). MULTI-EVENTS

BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMONG YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (BORN 2008–2009). MULTI-EVENTS

Qazathletics.kz highlights the athletes competing in the decathlon for boys and the heptathlon for girls at the upcoming Kazakhstan Championship for youth sports schools, featuring participants born i...

16 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (2008–2009 BORN). THROWS. GIRLS.

BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (2008–2009 BORN). THROWS. GIRLS.

Qazathletics.kz presents the leading contenders in the girls’ throwing events and shot put ahead of the upcoming Kazakhstan Championships among youth sports schools (DYuSSh) for athletes born in 2008–...

15 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (2008–2009 BORN). THROWS. BOYS.

BEFORE THE START – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUTH SPORTS SCHOOLS (2008–2009 BORN). THROWS. BOYS.

Qazathletics.kz takes a look at the top contenders and regional representation in the throwing events and shot put ahead of the upcoming Kazakhstan Athletics Championships for youth sports schools (DY...

15 july 2025
IMPLEMENTING STATE POLICY IN SPORTS – STRENGTHENING KAZAKHSTAN’S POSITION IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMMUNITY

IMPLEMENTING STATE POLICY IN SPORTS – STRENGTHENING KAZAKHSTAN’S POSITION IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMMUNITY

Thanks to consistent support and strategic decisions aimed at developing both professional and grassroots sports, Kazakhstan continues to solidify its standing on the international sports stage.

15 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ADELINA ZEMS – THE STANDARD IN HURDLES

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ADELINA ZEMS – THE STANDARD IN HURDLES

For Kazakhstan’s standout 400m hurdler Adelina Zems, this national championship became her third race in the past month where she managed to improve on her previous results — proving once again she’s ...

13 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 5000M – AYBOL OMAR’S REVENGE RUN

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 5000M – AYBOL OMAR’S REVENGE RUN

Runners from the Zhetysu Region claimed both gold and silver in the men’s 5000m on the final day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

13 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. VIKTORIA SUKACHEVA’S NEW RACE STRATEGY

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. VIKTORIA SUKACHEVA’S NEW RACE STRATEGY

Would she go all out or play it safe? That was the big question surrounding Viktoria Sukacheva’s 800m run on the final day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

12 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ALEXANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA VS. VICTORIA AN – A THRILLING SHOWDOWN

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ALEXANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA VS. VICTORIA AN – A THRILLING SHOWDOWN

How would the rivalry between Alexandra Zalyubovskaya and Victoria An play out? And could Kristina Kondrashova crash their duel? These were the main questions ahead of the women’s 200m final on Day Tw...

12 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 110M HURDLES – A SPEED SURPRISE FROM YEVGENIY PROKUDIN

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 110M HURDLES – A SPEED SURPRISE FROM YEVGENIY PROKUDIN

n the men’s 110m hurdles, Yevgeniy Prokudin not only challenged the national favorite, David Yefremov, but stunned the field by winning gold and setting a new personal best.

12 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. AKBILEK KURALBAI AND ULDANAY ABYLKHAN – “A NEW EPISODE”

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. AKBILEK KURALBAI AND ULDANAY ABYLKHAN – “A NEW EPISODE”

Just as it was three weeks ago at the Youth Games, the main contenders for victory in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships were once again Akbilek Kuralbai and Ulda...

12 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ANASTASIYA RYPAKOVA – BUILDING MOMENTUM

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ANASTASIYA RYPAKOVA – BUILDING MOMENTUM

Unlike the men’s long jump event the day before, the women didn’t have the benefit of a strong tailwind. Qazathletics.kz reports on how the competition unfolded in the women’s long jump at the nationa...

11 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – STRONG WINDS AND A STRIKE OF LIGHTNING

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – STRONG WINDS AND A STRIKE OF LIGHTNING

Just like last year, this year’s national athletics championships are once again being held in Almaty Region at the Olympic Training Centre stadium. Strong winds are nothing new here — but this time, ...

11 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S 1500M – AYANA BOLATBEKKYZY’S WINNING TACTIC

KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S 1500M – AYANA BOLATBEKKYZY’S WINNING TACTIC

“Shock therapy” from Viktoria Sukacheva and a decisive finish by Ayana Bolatbekkyzy were the key storylines in the women’s 1500 metres on Day One of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

11 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. HOW VADIM KARNAUKHOV «MADE A DEAL» WITH THE WIND

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. HOW VADIM KARNAUKHOV "MADE A DEAL" WITH THE WIND

There’s no beating Zems — unless you’re another Zems. That’s the best way to sum up the men’s 100m final on July 10, the opening day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

11 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZEMS – THE ZEUS OF KAZAKHSTAN’S SPRINTING

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZEMS – THE ZEUS OF KAZAKHSTAN’S SPRINTING

There’s no beating Zems — unless you’re another Zems. That’s the best way to sum up the men’s 100m final on July 10, the opening day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

10 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S JAVELIN – WHERE THE DRAMA UNFOLDED

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S JAVELIN – WHERE THE DRAMA UNFOLDED

Just 8 centimeters separated the top two finishers in the women’s javelin throw on July 10, the opening day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

10 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S 100 METRES – A STORY WITH VICTORIA

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S 100 METRES – A STORY WITH VICTORIA

It was a thrilling final — thrilling, above all, because of how fiercely each athlete fought to climb as high as possible in the final standings. Qazathletics.kz reports on the battle for medals in th...

10 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S THROWS

BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S THROWS

Athletes from six regions and three cities of republican significance will take part in the women’s throwing events and shot put at the upcoming Kazakhstan Athletics Championships.

09 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP – A THRILLING SHOWDOWN AHEAD

BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP – A THRILLING SHOWDOWN AHEAD

In terms of lineup and competition level, the women’s high jump could become the standout event at the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships, set to take place from July 10 to 12 at the Olympic Training ...

09 july 2025
APPLICATION FOR KAZAKHSTAN’S ATHLETICS TEAM TO THE WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

APPLICATION FOR KAZAKHSTAN’S ATHLETICS TEAM TO THE WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

Nine Kazakhstani track and field athletes are set to take part in the upcoming 32nd Summer World University Games. The national squad includes two men and seven women.

09 july 2025
KRISTINA OVCHINNIKOVA: MY LIFESAVER? A MASSAGE GUN

KRISTINA OVCHINNIKOVA: MY LIFESAVER? A MASSAGE GUN

From May 10 to June 27, the well-known Kazakhstani high jumper competed in seven events across Europe – in Germany (4), Greece, Poland, and Cyprus. In an interview with qazathletics.kz, she shared her...

09 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. MEN’S JUMPS

BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. MEN’S JUMPS

At the upcoming Kazakhstan Athletics Championships, male jumpers will represent six regions along with the cities of Almaty and Shymkent. Qazathletics.kz highlights the key medal contenders across all...

09 july 2025
BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. MEN’S THROWS

BEFORE THE START – KAZAKHSTAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. MEN’S THROWS

At the upcoming Kazakhstan Athletics Championships, male athletes in the throwing disciplines will represent six regions and the cities of Almaty and Shymkent. Qazathletics.kz highlights the main cont...

09 july 2025
MAKSIM FROLOVSKY: LESSONS? BE BOLDER!

MAKSIM FROLOVSKY: LESSONS? BE BOLDER!

Ahead of the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships, qazathletics.kz caught up with runner Maksim Frolovsky to talk about his recent performance at the Asian Championships and find out how he envisions hi...

06 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. HAMMER THROW – VICTORIES FOR SHYMKENT AND KARAGANDY

KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. HAMMER THROW – VICTORIES FOR SHYMKENT AND KARAGANDY

Athletes from Shymkent and Karagandy Region stood out not only in numbers but also in performance during the hammer throw events on July 5, the final day of the Kazakhstan U20 Athletics Championships....

06 july 2025
IN THE MOST STELLAR LINEUP – NORA JERUTO IMPROVES HER SEASON’S BEST

IN THE MOST STELLAR LINEUP – NORA JERUTO IMPROVES HER SEASON’S BEST

At the 9th stage of the Diamond League in Eugene, seven of the top ten finishers from the Paris 2024 Olympics lined up for the women’s 3000m steeplechase, including all three Olympic medalists.

06 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. 800 METERS – NO ONE WANTED TO BACK DOWN

KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. 800 METERS – NO ONE WANTED TO BACK DOWN

An intense battle unfolded on July 4 in the junior men’s 800 meters – on the second day of the Kazakhstan U20 Athletics Championships (for athletes born in 2006 or later).

04 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS – 100M HURDLES: A VICTORY DECIDED BY…MILLIMETRES?

KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS – 100M HURDLES: A VICTORY DECIDED BY…MILLIMETRES?

In a thrilling final on July 4 at the Kazakhstan U‑20 Championships (held at the Olympic Training Centre near Almaty), the women’s 100 m hurdles title came down to an unbelievable margin: thousandths ...

04 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. 3000M STEEPLECHASE, JUNIORS – A TOUGH DISTANCE?

KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. 3000M STEEPLECHASE, JUNIORS – A TOUGH DISTANCE?

The junior men’s 3000m steeplechase on July 4 saw a small turnout on the second day of the national athletics championships for athletes born in 2006 or later.

04 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. BOHDAN HONCHAROV – A STRONG STATEMENT

KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. BOHDAN HONCHAROV – A STRONG STATEMENT

Shymkent hurdler Bohdan Honcharov can rightfully be called one of the standout performers of Day 2 at the Kazakhstan U-20 Athletics Championships, which feature athletes born in 2006 or later.

04 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. ULDANAY ABYLKHAN – THROUGH OBSTACLES TO GOLD

KAZAKHSTAN U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. ULDANAY ABYLKHAN – THROUGH OBSTACLES TO GOLD

In the 3000m steeplechase, Uldanay Abylkhan from the Turkistan Region quickly made her intentions clear at the Kazakhstan U20 Athletics Championships – for athletes born in 2006 or later.

04 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. LONG JUMP, JUNIORS – WHEN CENTIMETRES COUNT

KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. LONG JUMP, JUNIORS – WHEN CENTIMETRES COUNT

On July 3, just two centimetres separated the winner and the runner-up in the men’s long jump at the Kazakhstan U-20 Athletics Championships, held at the Olympic Training Centre stadium in Almaty Regi...

03 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. JAVELIN THROW – ANOTHER WIN FOR ULBOLSYN YESIRKEP

KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS. JAVELIN THROW – ANOTHER WIN FOR ULBOLSYN YESIRKEP

The women’s javelin throw at the Kazakhstan U-20 Athletics Championships, held at the Olympic Training Centre stadium in Almaty Region, ended with a victory for Ulbolsyn Yesirkep from Turkistan Region...

03 july 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRE-EVENT OVERVIEW

KAZAKHSTAN U-20 CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRE-EVENT OVERVIEW

From July 3 to 5, Kazakhstan will host its national U-20 Athletics Championships, open to athletes born in 2006 or later. The event will take place at the Olympic Training Centre stadium, located abou...

01 july 2025
KRISTINA OVCHINNIKOVA – ANOTHER STOP ON HER EUROPEAN TOUR

KRISTINA OVCHINNIKOVA – ANOTHER STOP ON HER EUROPEAN TOUR

Kazakhstan’s high jumper Kristina Ovchinnikova continued her European tour with a performance at the international “Int. Sparkassenmeeting” in Osterode, Germany, held on June 27. This was the 15th edi...

30 june 2025
OLGA SAFRONOVA: I’VE FOUND THE MOTIVATION TO RETURN TO MY FORMER FORM

OLGA SAFRONOVA: I’VE FOUND THE MOTIVATION TO RETURN TO MY FORMER FORM

Based on her 2024 results, Kazakhstan’s Olga Safronova was considered one of the top contenders in the 100m and 200m at the Asian Championships in Gumi. In an interview with qazathletics.kz, she expla...

30 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – VIKTOR ISABAYEV’S GOLDEN COLLECTION

KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – VIKTOR ISABAYEV’S GOLDEN COLLECTION

Sprinter Viktor Isabayev from Karaganda Region became a four-time gold medallist at the Kazakhstan U-16 Athletics Championships, held for athletes born in 2010–2011.

30 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – TRIPLE JUMP: LEADER EKATERINA MIKHAILENKO

KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – TRIPLE JUMP: LEADER EKATERINA MIKHAILENKO

Ekaterina Mikhailenko’s performance in the triple jump has been described by experts as one of the most promising results from the Kazakhstan U-16 Athletics Championships.

29 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – MARGARITA KOSINOVA’S GOLDEN DOUBLE

KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – MARGARITA KOSINOVA’S GOLDEN DOUBLE

Margarita Kosinova capped off her performance at the Kazakhstan U-16 Athletics Championships with wins in both the 200 and 400 metres finals.

29 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – 4X100M RELAY: RECORD-BREAKING RUN BY KARAGANDA QUARTET

KAZAKHSTAN U-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS – 4X100M RELAY: RECORD-BREAKING RUN BY KARAGANDA QUARTET

In the boys’ 4x100 metres relay, the team from Karaganda Region set a new national record for Kazakhstan in the under-16 category.

29 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – WOMEN’S 800M: VIKTORIYA SUKACHEVA’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – WOMEN’S 800M: VIKTORIYA SUKACHEVA’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES

Almaty’s Viktoriya Sukacheva added another 800-metre victory to her record this season — this time on June 28 at the Kazakhstan Cup, held at the Olympic Training Centre stadium in Almaty Region.

28 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – MEN’S DISCUS THROW: YEVGENIY LABUTOV LEADS BY EXAMPLE

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – MEN’S DISCUS THROW: YEVGENIY LABUTOV LEADS BY EXAMPLE

Yevgeniy Labutov claimed victory in the men’s discus throw on June 28 at the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup, held at the Olympic Training Centre stadium in Almaty Region.

28 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – WOMEN’S HAMMER THROW: A MASTERCLASS FROM ANASTASIYA KALOSHINA

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – WOMEN’S HAMMER THROW: A MASTERCLASS FROM ANASTASIYA KALOSHINA

For several reasons, Anastasiya Kaloshina’s performance at the Kazakhstan Cup deserves special attention. In women’s hammer throw, she is unquestionably Kazakhstan’s number one right now.

28 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – 100M HURDLES: YULIYA BASHMANOVA – A HEARTBEAT FROM A RECORD

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – 100M HURDLES: YULIYA BASHMANOVA – A HEARTBEAT FROM A RECORD

From race to race, East Kazakhstan sprinter Yuliya Bashmanova is edging closer to breaking her personal best set three years ago.

27 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP, 10,000 METRES – A SENSATION FROM AKTOBE

KAZAKHSTAN CUP, 10,000 METRES – A SENSATION FROM AKTOBE

A truly strategic victory for Aktobe Region’s athletics came courtesy of Islam Abylkhanuly, who delivered a stunning performance at the Kazakhstan Cup.

27 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP, POLE VAULT – A SURPRISING GAP

KAZAKHSTAN CUP, POLE VAULT – A SURPRISING GAP

At the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup, the gold medal in men’s pole vault went to a rising star who also set a new personal best.

27 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – HAMMER THROW: TO THE PODIUM... OR TO THE BEACH?

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – HAMMER THROW: TO THE PODIUM... OR TO THE BEACH?

Where is everyone? On June 26, at the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup, there was no need for a bronze medal in the men’s hammer throw – the event featured only two participants.

26 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP, HIGH JUMP – DUBOVITSKAYA AND MEIRMANOVA CLEAR 1.80

KAZAKHSTAN CUP, HIGH JUMP – DUBOVITSKAYA AND MEIRMANOVA CLEAR 1.80

On June 26, the women's high jump winner had to be determined by the number of attempts – a key detail from the opening day of the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup held at the Olympic Training Centre stadium ...

26 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – MEN’S LONG JUMP: GEORGIY LI – A SURPRISE FOR DESSERT

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – MEN’S LONG JUMP: GEORGIY LI – A SURPRISE FOR DESSERT

On June 26, at the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup held in Almaty Region, the men’s long jump event stood out thanks to its dramatic storyline.

26 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP, SHOT PUT – OF COURSE, IT’S VANYA

KAZAKHSTAN CUP, SHOT PUT – OF COURSE, IT’S VANYA

At national competitions in the shot put sector, Ivan Ivanov has no real rivals. So at the Kazakhstan Cup, the only question was — what kind of result would he deliver?

26 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN CUP – KARINA VASILYEVA’S VICTORIOUS “DISCO”

KAZAKHSTAN CUP – KARINA VASILYEVA’S VICTORIOUS “DISCO”

Karina Vasilyeva, representing Almaty, has added another gold medal to her growing collection — this time for her win at the Kazakhstan Cup in athletics.

26 june 2025
VITALIY ZEMS: I FINALLY ACHIEVED WHAT I’D BEEN WORKING TOWARD

VITALIY ZEMS: I FINALLY ACHIEVED WHAT I’D BEEN WORKING TOWARD

On June 21 in Tashkent, at the Gennadiy Arzumanov Memorial, Kazakhstan’s Vitaliy Zems not only won the 200 metres with a time of 20.88 seconds, but also broke his personal best set three years ago. He...

25 june 2025
POLINA IVANOVA: FEAR AND DOUBT EAT UP THE CENTIMETRES

POLINA IVANOVA: FEAR AND DOUBT EAT UP THE CENTIMETRES

In June, Almaty native Polina Ivanova placed second at an international pole vault competition in Busan, South Korea, once again matching her personal best from last year – 4.00 metres. She shared the...

25 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CUP – A MESSAGE TO THE CALENDAR PLANNERS?

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CUP – A MESSAGE TO THE CALENDAR PLANNERS?

To put it mildly, the lukewarm attitude towards the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup has been accompanied by widespread criticism of the 2025 competition calendar planners.

25 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CUP – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WOMEN’S EVENTS

KAZAKHSTAN ATHLETICS CUP – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WOMEN’S EVENTS

Qazathletics.kz draws special attention to several key women’s events at the Kazakhstan Athletics Cup, set to take place from June 26 to 28 in the Almaty Region.

25 june 2025
ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL. 400 METRES, MEN. – KAZAKHSTAN'S “RAID” ON THE PODIUM

ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL. 400 METRES, MEN. – KAZAKHSTAN'S “RAID” ON THE PODIUM

Kazakh 400-metre runners claimed two podium finishes on the second and final day of the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial, which concluded on June 22 in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent.

23 june 2025
ADELINA ZEMS: THE MAIN FACTOR – LACK OF COMPETITION

ADELINA ZEMS: THE MAIN FACTOR – LACK OF COMPETITION

On June 21 in Tashkent, at the 7th Gennady Arzumanov Memorial, Kazakhstani track athlete Adelina Zems confidently won the 400m hurdles. But she considers her performance only satisfactory. More detail...

23 june 2025
ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA: “I TERRIBLY WANT TO RUN EVEN FASTER!”

ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA: “I TERRIBLY WANT TO RUN EVEN FASTER!”

Competing on June 21 and 22 at the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent, Kazakhstan’s own Aleksandra Zalyubovskaya didn’t just achieve impressive wins in both the 200 m and 400 m—she set new persona...

23 june 2025
ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL. IVAN IVANOV – FIRST IN TASHKENT

ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL. IVAN IVANOV – FIRST IN TASHKENT

At the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent, Kazakhstan’s Ivan Ivanov managed to deliver a stronger shot put performance than at his previous outing — the Asian Championships held in Gumi, South Kor...

23 june 2025
KAZAKHSTANI HIGH JUMPER TAKES SECOND PLACE AT COMPETITION IN POLAND

KAZAKHSTANI HIGH JUMPER TAKES SECOND PLACE AT COMPETITION IN POLAND

Continuing her European tour, Kazakhstani high jumper Kristina Ovchinnikova took part in the international competition "Konopacka Warsaw Classic" held in the Polish capital, Warsaw.

23 june 2025
ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL, 400 METRES: ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA – A VITAL WIN, A NEW RECORD

ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL, 400 METRES: ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA – A VITAL WIN, A NEW RECORD

Just like the day before, on 22 June—the second day of the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent—the rivalry between Kazakhstan’s Aleksandra Zalyubovskaya and Uzbekistan’s Zhonbibi Khukmova continued...

23 june 2025
GENNADY ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL – YEVGENY LABUTOV REMINDS US HE’S STILL A CONTENDER

GENNADY ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL – YEVGENY LABUTOV REMINDS US HE’S STILL A CONTENDER

At the international Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent, held in honour of the distinguished Uzbek coach, Kazakhstan’s Yevgeny Labutov earned a podium finish in the men’s discus throw.

22 june 2025
ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA IN TASHKENT – BEATS HER RIVALS AND BREAKS HER PERSONAL BEST!

ALEKSANDRA ZALYUBOVSKAYA IN TASHKENT – BEATS HER RIVALS AND BREAKS HER PERSONAL BEST!

On 21 June at the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent, Kazakhstani sprinter Aleksandra Zalyubovskaya claimed first place in the women’s 200 metres, breaking her personal record on this distance, wh...

21 june 2025
ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL: VITALY ZEMS TAKES FIRST IN 200 METRES WITH NEW PERSONAL BEST

ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL: VITALY ZEMS TAKES FIRST IN 200 METRES WITH NEW PERSONAL BEST

On 21 June, Kazakhstan’s Vitaly Zems was the fastest in the 200 metres final at the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

21 june 2025
NOT LIKE IN GUMI – ADELINA ZEMS WINS IN TASHKENT

NOT LIKE IN GUMI – ADELINA ZEMS WINS IN TASHKENT

Renowned Kazakhstani athlete Adelina Zems lived up to her status as the favourite by winning the women’s 400 metres hurdles on the opening day of the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial, held on 21 June in Tas...

21 june 2025
TESTED IN PARIS – NADEZHDA DUBOVITSKAYA COMPETES IN DIAMOND LEAGUE STAGE

TESTED IN PARIS – NADEZHDA DUBOVITSKAYA COMPETES IN DIAMOND LEAGUE STAGE

The 8th stage of the Diamond League—a highly prestigious athletics series that gathers the sport's global elite—was held in Paris. For Kazakhstan’s Nadezhda Dubovitskaya, it was a chance to establish ...

21 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES – ADIL OMARBEKOV WINS THE MEN’S 400 METRES

YOUTH GAMES – ADIL OMARBEKOV WINS THE MEN’S 400 METRES

According to available information, all three medalists in the men’s 400 metres at the 6th Republican Youth Games set personal bests on their way to the podium.

20 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES – THE JOY OF WINNING MEDALS!

YOUTH GAMES – THE JOY OF WINNING MEDALS!

Raw emotions burst forth at the finish line as athletes from the Akmola Region celebrated their podium finishes in the women’s 100 metres at the 6th Youth Games.

20 june 2025
ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL IN TASHKENT – WHO WILL THE KAZAKH ATHLETES BE COMPETING WITH?

ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL IN TASHKENT – WHO WILL THE KAZAKH ATHLETES BE COMPETING WITH?

As previously reported by qazathletics.kz, 17 Kazakhstani athletes have been registered to compete at the Gennady Arzumanov Memorial in Tashkent. It has now been confirmed that participants from 13 co...

20 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES – THE FLIGHT OF NATALYA SOKOLOVA’S JAVELIN

YOUTH GAMES – THE FLIGHT OF NATALYA SOKOLOVA’S JAVELIN

One of the medal sets at the 6th Youth Games on 19 June in the athletics competition was contested in the women’s javelin throw. Athletes from three regions—East Kazakhstan, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda—m...

19 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES, WOMEN’S 100 METRES – TWO “DUELS” BETWEEN PAVLODAR AND AKMOLA REGIONS

YOUTH GAMES, WOMEN’S 100 METRES – TWO “DUELS” BETWEEN PAVLODAR AND AKMOLA REGIONS

Two fierce duels for podium spots unfolded between athletes from the Pavlodar and Akmola regions in the women’s 100 metres during the athletics competition of the 6th Republican Youth Games.

19 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES, 100 METRES, MEN – CAPITAL SPRINTERS OUTPACE THE COMPETITION

YOUTH GAMES, 100 METRES, MEN – CAPITAL SPRINTERS OUTPACE THE COMPETITION

Astana sprinters claimed two medals—gold and silver—in the men’s 100 metres at the 6th Youth Games. A representative from the Karaganda Region also made it onto the podium.

19 june 2025
NATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD TEAM – WHO’S TRAINING IN ALMATY REGION?

NATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD TEAM – WHO’S TRAINING IN ALMATY REGION?

A group of athletes from Kazakhstan’s national track and field team is currently at a training camp in the Almaty region.

19 june 2025
YOUTH GAMES, ATHLETICS. FIRST CHAMPION – YASMINA TOKSANBAYEVA

YOUTH GAMES, ATHLETICS. FIRST CHAMPION – YASMINA TOKSANBAYEVA

The athletics competitions at the VI National Youth Games kicked off on June 19 with the women’s 20-kilometre race walk — the first set of medals to be contested.

19 june 2025
POLE VAULT AND HIGH JUMP – AT RISK OF EXTINCTION?

POLE VAULT AND HIGH JUMP – AT RISK OF EXTINCTION?

The current situation is such that at the VI National Youth Games, in track and field events like men’s and women’s pole vault and women’s high jump, you could count the participants without even usin...

18 june 2025
ANASTASIA KALOSHINA: I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE HAMMER ONCE — AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S FOREVER

ANASTASIA KALOSHINA: I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE HAMMER ONCE — AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S FOREVER

In June, Anastasia Kaloshina surpassed a national record in the hammer throw that had stood for nine years. She is now Kazakhstan’s record holder in this track and field discipline.

18 june 2025
VI YOUTH GAMES, ATHLETICS – THE OUTLOOK BEFORE THE START

VI YOUTH GAMES, ATHLETICS – THE OUTLOOK BEFORE THE START

The website qazathletics.kz highlights key numbers and facts regarding regional representation in the upcoming athletics competitions at the VI National Summer Youth Games.

18 june 2025
IVAN TOVCHENIK: I CAN ALREADY CLEAR 5.50

IVAN TOVCHENIK: I CAN ALREADY CLEAR 5.50

On June 14, during an international meet in Busan, pole vaulter Ivan Tovchenik placed 9th with a modest result of 5.10 meters — a performance that prompted an interview with the Almaty-based athlete.

17 june 2025
KAZAKHSTAN’S ENTRY FOR THE ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL IN TASHKENT

KAZAKHSTAN’S ENTRY FOR THE ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL IN TASHKENT

As reported by qazathletics.kz, Kazakhstan has confirmed its lineup for the international track and field competition in Tashkent — the “Gennady Arzumanov Memorial.”

17 june 2025
WHO WILL REPRESENT THE REGION – KOSTANAY REGION AT THE YOUTH GAMES

WHO WILL REPRESENT THE REGION – KOSTANAY REGION AT THE YOUTH GAMES

Looking at the Kostanay region team’s entry for the Youth Games, it gives the impression that athletics in this region relies mainly on three events – the 100, 200, and 400 meters.

17 june 2025
NADEZHDA DUBOVITSKAYA: WITHOUT JUMPING, I’M LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER

NADEZHDA DUBOVITSKAYA: WITHOUT JUMPING, I’M LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER

In an interview with qazathletics.kz, renowned Kazakhstani athlete Nadezhda Dubovitskaya shared her thoughts on her performance at the recent Asian Championship in Gumi and opened up about her emotion...

16 june 2025
WHICH KAZAKHSTANI ATHLETES FROM THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WILL COMPETE IN TASHKENT AT THE ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL

WHICH KAZAKHSTANI ATHLETES FROM THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WILL COMPETE IN TASHKENT AT THE ARZUMANOV MEMORIAL

At the upcoming international competition in Tashkent, the “Gennady Arzumanov Memorial,” athletes from Kazakhstan who competed at the end of May at the Asian Championship in Gumi, South Korea, will al...

16 june 2025
VI YOUTH GAMES – ATHLETES FROM SHYMKENT’S SPECIALIZED SPORTS SCHOOL NO. 2 TO REPRESENT THE CITY!

VI YOUTH GAMES – ATHLETES FROM SHYMKENT’S SPECIALIZED SPORTS SCHOOL NO. 2 TO REPRESENT THE CITY!

Athletes from Specialized Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve No. 2 will represent Shymkent at the national Youth Games, which will take place from June 19 to 21 in the Almaty region at the Olympic...

16 june 2025
8 KAZAKHSTANI PARTICIPANTS OF THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TO COMPETE AT THE VI YOUTH GAMES

8 KAZAKHSTANI PARTICIPANTS OF THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TO COMPETE AT THE VI YOUTH GAMES

At the Asian Championship held at the end of May in the Korean city of Gumi, Kazakhstan’s team included 31 athletes. Of these, 8 were born in 2003 or later. All of them will compete at the VI Youth Ga...

15 june 2025
COMPETITION IN BUSAN – IVAN TOVCHENIK FAILS TO REACH A NEW LEVEL

COMPETITION IN BUSAN – IVAN TOVCHENIK FAILS TO REACH A NEW LEVEL

Competing once again in Korea at the “Busan International Pole Vault Meeting,” Kazakhstan’s Ivan Tovchenik finished with a result of 5.10 meters.

15 june 2025
KAZAKHSTANI ATHLETE WINS A MEDAL AT THE COMPETITION IN BUSAN

KAZAKHSTANI ATHLETE WINS A MEDAL AT THE COMPETITION IN BUSAN

A rare situation occurred in determining the medalists in the women’s event at the international pole vault competition “Busan International Pole Vault Meeting.” One of the athletes who shared the pod...

14 june 2025
TURKESTAN REGION – TEAM LINEUP FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

TURKESTAN REGION – TEAM LINEUP FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

As in other sports, in track and field the youth category includes athletes up to 23 years old. However, at the VI Republican Youth Games, the team representing Turkestan Region will include several a...

14 june 2025
ALEKSANDR EKTOV: OUR GOAL IS 8 MEDALS AT THE YOUTH GAMES

ALEKSANDR EKTOV: OUR GOAL IS 8 MEDALS AT THE YOUTH GAMES

In an interview with qazathletics.kz, Alexander Ektov, the head coach of the North Kazakhstan Region track and field team, answered questions regarding the team’s upcoming performance at the VI Youth ...

14 june 2025
COMPETITION IN BUSAN, POLE VAULT - WHO IVAN TOVCHENIK WILL BE COMPETING AGAINST

COMPETITION IN BUSAN, POLE VAULT - WHO IVAN TOVCHENIK WILL BE COMPETING AGAINST

Kazakhstan's Ivan Tovchenik will take part in the 2025 Busan International Pole Vault Meeting on June 14. The men's field is impressive, with 20 athletes from 14 countries.

13 june 2025
COMPETITION IN BUSAN, POLE VAULT - POLINA IVANOVA'S RIVALS

COMPETITION IN BUSAN, POLE VAULT - POLINA IVANOVA'S RIVALS

17 athletes from 9 countries will compete at the 2025 Busan International Pole Vault Meeting, where Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova will take part.

13 june 2025
ANATOLY KRAKHMALYEV: WHAT INSPIRES ME IN MY STUDENTS? DISCIPLINE, PERSEVERANCE, HARD WORK.

ANATOLY KRAKHMALYEV: WHAT INSPIRES ME IN MY STUDENTS? DISCIPLINE, PERSEVERANCE, HARD WORK.

The track and field athletes from the Akmola region are finishing their training camp in Almaty as they prepare for the upcoming 6th Republican Youth Games. Qazathletics.kz spoke with the team’s coach...

13 june 2025
NORTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION ANNOUNCES ITS LINEUP FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

NORTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION ANNOUNCES ITS LINEUP FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

The athletics team from North Kazakhstan Region will be small at the VI Youth Games. In fact, only two female athletes will represent the region in the women's events.

13 june 2025
ANASTASIA KALOSHINA SETS NEW KAZAKHSTAN RECORD!

ANASTASIA KALOSHINA SETS NEW KAZAKHSTAN RECORD!

Gradually improving her performance throughout this year, Kazakhstan’s Anastasia Kaloshina has not only surpassed her personal best in the hammer throw but also set a new national record for Kazakhsta...

12 june 2025
GALINA YAKUSHEVA: MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS — IS IT REALLY OVER, AND AM I IN FIRST PLACE?!

GALINA YAKUSHEVA: MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS — IS IT REALLY OVER, AND AM I IN FIRST PLACE?!

International Master of Sports Galina Yakusheva usually competes in race walking. That’s what makes her recent victory so remarkable — she won in a running event at the half marathon in Ekibastuz.

12 june 2025
MARIA YEFREMOVA - THIRD COMPETITION IN A MONTH

MARIA YEFREMOVA - THIRD COMPETITION IN A MONTH

Renowned Kazakhstani track and field athlete Maria Yefremova competed in Moscow at the Znamensky Brothers Memorial — a tournament that has been held since 1949 and took place for the 66th time this ye...

12 june 2025
AKMOLA REGION ANNOUNCED ITS ROSTER FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

AKMOLA REGION ANNOUNCED ITS ROSTER FOR THE YOUTH GAMES

Ahead of the 6th Republican Youth Games, track and field athletes from Akmola Region are holding a training camp in Almaty.

11 june 2025
ANASTASIA RYPAKOVA: YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO THIS WHEN YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN

ANASTASIA RYPAKOVA: YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO THIS WHEN YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN

Kazakhstani long jumper Anastasia Rypakova shared her impressions with qazathletics.kz about her recent performance at the international Korea Athletics Open held in the city of Yecheon, South Korea. ...

11 june 2025
DAISY JEPKEMEI JOINED THE FBK GAMES LINEUP

DAISY JEPKEMEI JOINED THE FBK GAMES LINEUP

One of the leaders of Kazakhstan's track and field team, Daisy Jepkemei, competed in Hengelo (Netherlands) at the prestigious international FBK Games.

11 june 2025
MEDALLISTS OF ALL RACES AT THE EKIBASTUZ HALF MARATHON

MEDALLISTS OF ALL RACES AT THE EKIBASTUZ HALF MARATHON

Running enthusiasts and amateurs from various regions and cities took part in the Ekibastuz Half Marathon on 8 June.

10 june 2025
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