Aquatic Sports Competitions in Astana

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.