02.06.2025, 10:23 164176

Kazakhstan grabs 7 medals at WTT Youth Contender Tashkent

Team Kazakhstan hauled seven medals at the WTT Youth Contender Tashkent 2025 in Uzbekistan, Kazinform News Agency cites the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Alan Kurmangaliyev clinched gold in the U19 Boys Singles, while Adelya Alzhanova won the U11 GIrls Singles.

The duo of Abdulla Mamay and Noila Khaniyazova secured the first place in the U19 Mixed Doubles event.

Nazerke Bolatbek took the second place in the U11 category.

Bronze medals were earned by Darya Gamova (U19), Alexey Markin (U15), and Zhaniya Bekmukhambetova (U13).
 

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10.01.2026, 20:12 6796

Kazakhstan's Skatov reaches final of Bengaluru Open 2026

Kazakhstani tennis player Timofey Skatov (ranked 235th in the ATP) propelled to the final of the Bengaluru Open 2026 in Bangalore, India, Qazinform News Agency cites Sports.kz.

In the semifinals, Skatov took on Frenchman Harold Mayot (ranked 167th) and pulled off a stunning straight-sets victory, 6-4, 6-3. Mayot had been not only the favorite for this match but also one of the top contenders for the tournament title, having been seeded second before play began.

Thus, Timofey Skatov advanced to the final, where he will play against Spanish tennis player Pedro Martinez (ranked 96th), who in the previous stage of the tournament defeated Frenchman Matteo Martino (ranked 319th) - 7-6, 6-1.
 

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10.01.2026, 12:20 7066

Kazakhstani athlete wins Greco-Roman Wrestling gold in Türkiye

Kazakhstani athlete wins Greco-Roman Wrestling gold in Türkiye
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A major international wrestling tournament has kicked off in Antalya, Türkiye, where the Kazakh Greco-Roman wrestling team has already claimed several medals, Qazinform News Agency cites the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Competing in the 72 kg weight category, Yussuf Ashrapov secured the gold medal, finishing atop the podium.

The Kazakh Greco-Roman team rounded out its medal haul with two bronze awards, claimed by Yerkebulan Ardakov (63 kg) and Rakhat Berzhanov (97 kg).
 

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09.01.2026, 21:40 12721

Olympic icon Olga Rypakova steps down as Athletics Federation President

The Kazakhstan Athletics Federation has announced leadership changes, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the organization’s press service.

Olga Rypakova, an Olympic champion and one of the nation’s most celebrated athletes, has stepped down as head of the Federation and was elected Honorary President.

The decision was driven by the significant and vital nature of her current responsibilities. As a member of World Athletics (formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations), Rypakova will dedicate her efforts to strengthening ties with global sports organizations and fostering collaboration with international specialists.

Askhat Khasenov, the Chairman of the Management Board at JSC NC KazMunayGas, has been appointed as the new President of the Federation.
 

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05.01.2026, 18:25 38911

Kazakhstani fencers pocket 2 medals at Fencing World Cup stage in UAE

Kazakhstani fencers pocket 2 medals at Fencing World Cup stage in UAE
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The junior stage of the FIE Junior & Cadet Foil World Cup wrapped up in Fujairah, the UAE, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Kazakhstan team made a strong showing at the major international event, winning two medals.

In the women’s competition, Sofiya Aktaeva claimed the silver medal.

In the men’s event, Timofey Semyonov claimed bronze for Kazakhstan in foil.
 

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03.01.2026, 18:50 51416

Sofiya Aktayeva claims silver at FIE Junior Foil World Cup in UAE

Sofiya Aktayeva claims silver at FIE Junior Foil World Cup in UAE
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Kazakhstan’s fencing team representative Sofiya Aktayeva claimed second place at the 2026 FIE Junior Foil World Cup in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, Qazinform News Agency cites the National Olympic Committee.

The athlete finished as the runner-up in the women’s foil competition after being defeated by Stefania Chasovnikova of Russia 11-15 in the final bout.

As a result, Sofiya Aktayeva secured the silver medal at the tournament.
 

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27.12.2025, 15:15 80856

Kazakh athlete claims badminton gold in Bangladesh

Kazakh athlete claims badminton gold in Bangladesh
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Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Panarin captured the gold medal at the YONEX SUNRISE Bangladesh International Series 2025 Badminton Tournament in Dhaka, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the National Olympic Committee.  

The athlete proved to be the best in the men’s singles event.

In the final, Panarin defeated Mohamad Rushdan of Malaysia. The match ended in a 2–1 victory for the Kazakhstani athlete, with scores of 21-17, 14-21, 21-10.
 

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20.12.2025, 17:49 118701

Kazakhstan claims 12 additional quotas for 2026 Winter Olympics

Following the speed skating World Cup stages held from November 14 till December 14 in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway, Kazakhstan has secured 12 quotas in the sport, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

The names of the athletes and the number of participants will be determined by the decision of the national team’s head coach. It is expected that approximately five athletes will represent Kazakhstan in speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Previously, two Kazakh figure skaters - Mikhail Shaidorov and Sofia Samodelkina - met the Olympic standard at the World Championships, securing two individual quotas in figure skating for the country. In addition, nine quotas were earned by domestic short track athletes, with the names selected by the coaching staff based on ranking results: Denis Nikisha, Abzal Azhgaliyev, Olga Tikhonova, and Yana Khan.

The final number of Olympic quotas will be confirmed by the end of January 2026.

The XXV Winter Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with over 3,500 athletes from 93 countries participating.
 

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14.12.2025, 08:20 176391

Kazakhstan claims back-to-back gold medals at IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in UAE  

Kazakhstan claims back-to-back gold medals at IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in UAE
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Kazakhstan’s Saken Bibossinov and Orazbek Assylkulov brought their team two gold medals at the 2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Dubai, the UAE, Qazinform News Agency cites Sports.kz.

Bibossinov claimed the men’s 54 kg gold after defeating Russia’s Vyacheslav Rogozin by a split decision in the final. Vyacheslav suffered a knockdown in the second round.


Orazbek Assylkulov won over Tajikistan’s Khusravkhon Rakhimov by a unanimous decision 5-0 in the men’s 57 kg final.
 

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