In celebration of State Symbols Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Active Longevity Center of the Saryarka District, together with the Sports Mass Events Directorate of the Astana City Akimat, organized a sports festival titled “State Symbols — Our Pride, Sport — Our Health.”
Participants of the event included members of rehabilitation gymnastics, yoga, Aikune, Nordic walking, dance groups, as well as visitors of the fitness gym and physical health and wellness complex (FOK).
The main goal of the event was to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen patriotic spirit, and create opportunities for active and meaningful leisure for older adults.
The opening ceremony began with the performance of the State Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The participants were welcomed by the Head of the Department, Kenzhebolat Bapishev, who wished everyone fair competition and sporting success.
The program included a table tennis tournament and team relay competitions.
The table tennis tournament was organized by instructor-specialist Nurkan Sembaev and volunteer Omirzak Zhumat, who also served as the chief referee of the competition.
The judging panel for the relay races included Amandygul Bazarova, member of the Saryarka District Political Council of the AMANAT Party and Director of the “Tengri” Football Academy, Dariya Aliqyzy, specialist of the Active Longevity Center, and Auezhan Kожабаев, member of the Saryarka District Council of Veterans.
The competitions were held in a friendly atmosphere of strong sporting rivalry. Participants demonstrated good physical fitness, teamwork, and a strong will to win. Many noted that they felt younger during the event and experienced a positive emotional boost.
Results of the relay competitions:
• 1st place — “Ziger” team (FOK);
• 2nd place — “Karlygash” team (dance group);
• 3rd place — “Neugomonnye” team (rehabilitation gymnastics group).
Participants from yoga, Aikune, Nordic walking, and fitness groups also received special nominations.
In the men’s table tennis category, Ereke Akhanov took first place. Nuraly Aubakirov and Bauyrzhan Doszhanov shared second and third places respectively.
In the women’s category, Sabira Alkenova took first place, Gulnara Saitova came second, and Zhamilya Azhgalieva placed third.
Winners and prizeholders were awarded diplomas on behalf of the Director of the Active Longevity Center, Serik Zholaushyuly. In addition, the Sports Mass Events Directorate of Astana City Akimat presented medals and commemorative gifts to the participants.
The Center staff expressed gratitude to Batyrkhan Sakenov, manager-instructor of the Directorate, for his support in organizing and conducting the event at a high level.
The sports festival concluded in a warm and festive atmosphere. Participants danced, shared their impressions, and expressed hope that such sporting events would become a regular and valued tradition.
