International Olympic Day: Celebrations Planned Across Kazakhstan

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.