As part of the International Olympic Day celebrations, Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, hosted a series of aquatic sports competitions.

On June 20, “Ozen” sports complex featured a showcase of artistic swimming. Seventeen young athletes, coached by Ekaterina and Alexandra Nemich, performed a series of solo and group routines that captivated the audience.

The following day, June 21, Astana hosted the final stage of the Astana Cup water polo tournament. Teams from four cities competed, with a total of 80 young water polo players participating. The home team from Astana claimed victory, while Semey secured second place and the team from Uralsk finished third.

Young swimmers who train at the Barys Arena pool also took part in swimming competitions. The event welcomed athletes born between 2008 and 2019, with 128 participants competing in various races.

“The main goal of Olympic Day is not to celebrate champions, but to engage as many people of all ages in sports as possible. For us, it’s not just about organizing competitions, but about creating an environment where sports enthusiasts can feel part of the Olympic movement and join in the global celebration of this important date,” stated the NOC Kazakhstan.

Earlier, the final rounds of the National School League in various sports were held as part of the festivities. Olympic-themed lessons featuring renowned athletes of Kazakhstan were organized for students in Almaty and Astana. Additionally, physical education teachers attending the “Summer School” participated in lectures delivered by experts from the Korea Institute of Sport Science.

On June 22, sports enthusiasts of all ages will test their skills in the ASTANA TRIATHLON Sprint competition, set to take place in the capital’s Central Park. On the same day, the “Oasis” pool in Astana will host open water swimming competitions for students of the iSwim school.

International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23, commemorating the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894.

International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23—a day dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to engage in sports, lead active lifestyles, and embrace the values of the Olympic movement. In Kazakhstan, a variety of sporting events will be held to mark the occasion.

The celebrations will bring together sports enthusiasts of all ages, with the main events taking place in Astana.

On June 20, the swimming pool at the “Ozen” sports complex will host an artistic swimming competition. The program will feature performances by 17 synchronized swimmers coached by renowned athletes of Kazakhstan – Ekaterina and Alexandra Nemich.

On June 21, the final matches of the Astana Cup water polo tournament will take place. Youth teams from Pervouralsk (Eurasia), Astana, Astana 2, Semey, and Uralsk will compete, with total of 80 young athletes registered to participate.

At the “Oasis” pool in Astana, open water swimming competitions will be held for students of the iSwim school. Children born between 2007 and 2018 will compete in a 25-meter freestyle race.

On June 22, sports enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in the ASTANA TRIATHLON Sprint, which will be held in Central Park from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The event will feature both individual and team races over sprint distances.

On June 23, children training at the Barys Arena pool will participate in swimming competitions. A total of 128 swimmers, born between 2008 and 2019, will showcase their skills.

As part of a yearly tradition, Kazakhstan’s Olympians will extend their warm wishes to babies born on June 23. The “Olympian is Born” campaign is a cherished part of Olympic Day celebrations in Kazakhstan. Prominent athletes have prepared gift packages for the babies and their parents, which will be delivered to maternity hospitals across the country.

It’s worth noting that International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on June 23 in honor of the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. The holiday is dedicated to promoting Olympic values, sports, and healthy living across all generations.