Astana will host Games of the Future 2026 (GOTF 2026) Powered by Samruk-Kazyna from 29 July to 9 August 2026. The international multisport tournament will bring together esports, traditional sports and cutting-edge technology through a distinctive “phygital” competition format.More than 800 athletes representing over 50 nationalities will compete across eight official disciplines. Phygital competitions combine digital and physical stages: participants first compete in a virtual environment before continuing the contest in physical sporting arenas, including football pitches, basketball courts, martial arts venues and dance stages. Final standings are determined by athletes’ combined performances across both stages.Competition SchedulePhygital Basketball presented by Halyk Fund: 29 July – 3 AugustBattle Royale (PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS) presented by Alatau City Bank: 31 July – 2 AugustMOBA PC (Dota 2) presented by CenterCredit: 2–5 AugustPhygital Shooter (CS2) presented by Yandex Go: 4–8 AugustPhygital Football (UFL) presented by Samruk-Kazyna: 4–9 AugustMOBA Mobile (MLBB) presented by Freedom: 6–9 AugustPhygital Dancing Presented by Solidcore Resources: 6–7 AugustPhygital Fighting presented by Kazzinc: 8 AugustThe tournament will feature prominent teams and clubs from the worlds of traditional sports and esports, including Team Spirit, T1, Team Falcons, Boca Juniors, Valencia Basket, LGD.Pinghu and NOVAQ.Kazakhstan will be represented in all eight disciplines by teams and athletes including ACF x Allur, UEL Team, GTB KZ, PBC Astana, Future Nomads, Rune Eaters, DIGA Esports, NOVAQ, TeamKZ and Gulnaz Amangali.The opening ceremony will take place on 29 July at 17:00 Astana time. It will feature AI-powered visuals, large-scale LED installations, laser and lighting effects, robotic elements and an immersive stage production.The ceremony will be broadcast live in Kazakhstan on the Zhibek Zholy, Qazsport and Khabar television channels. International audiences will be able to watch it live on the official GOTF Astana 2026 Powered by Samruk-Kazyna YouTube channel and through the Phygital+ platform. Competition Venues The competitions will be held at four major sporting venues in Astana:QAZAQSTAN Athletics Sports ComplexZhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts PalaceBEELINE ARENA National Tennis CentreBarys ArenaTickets are available from the tournament’s official ticketing partner, Freedom Ticketon, and through the Freedom SuperApp. Media Contact:Aylana YesbolPress Secretary, Kazsportinvest JSCpr@kazsportinvest.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1263604?lang=ru

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Purpose of the Competition“Kazakhstan Through My Eyes” is an online art competition for ethnic Kazakh children living abroad.The competition aims to encourage participants to creatively express their vision of Kazakhstan, their love for their homeland, its historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty, national values, and aspirations for the future.The main objectives of the competition are:To strengthen the spiritual connection of ethnic Kazakh children living abroad with Kazakhstan;To promote the culture and national values of Kazakhstan;To develop the creative abilities of young artists;To identify and support talented ethnic Kazakh children;To foster love and appreciation for their historical homeland.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            II. Organization and Conduct of the CompetitionEthnic Kazakh children aged 12–17 living abroad are eligible to participate. To confirm Kazakh ethnicity and foreign citizenship, participants must submit a copy of their passport together with their artwork.Submitted artwork must correspond to the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”When submitting an entry, participants must provide the following:Personal information (full name, citizenship, school and grade, contact number);A self-introduction video of no more than 2 minutes explaining themselves and their artwork;A video recording of the drawing process, no longer than 3 minutes, to confirm authorship of the artwork, as well as several additional artworks created by the participant.Entries will be accepted until August 28, 2026, via email at oqbaiqau@gmail.com. III. Artwork RequirementsThe competition accepts digital versions of hand-drawn artworks created on paper.Participants may use any traditional art materials and tools, including:Pencil;Colored pencils;Markers;Watercolor paints;Gouache;Oil paints;Pastels;Charcoal;Acrylic paints;Gel pens;Other artistic drawing materials.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Artwork may cover the following themes:Nature of Kazakhstan;Historical and cultural monuments;National customs and traditions;Everyday life of the Kazakh people;National holidays and celebrations;Landmarks of Kazakhstan;Visions and aspirations for the future of Kazakhstan.Each participant may submit multiple artworks.Only original works created by the participant will be accepted.Artwork created or edited using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.By submitting an artwork, participants grant the organizer permission to display and publish it on official websites, social media platforms, and exhibitions.Entries must be submitted in JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF format.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      IV. Evaluation CriteriaRelevance to the ThemeThe extent to which the artwork fully and meaningfully reflects the theme “Kazakhstan Through My Eyes.”CreativityThe originality of the idea, imagination, and creative approach demonstrated by the participant.Artistic SkillThe quality of drawing technique, composition, color harmony, proportions, and overall execution.National ContentThe effectiveness of depicting Kazakhstan’s culture, history, nature, and national values.Emotional ImpactThe artwork’s ability to convey the author’s thoughts and emotions and to engage the viewer. V. Competition TimelineCreative works will be accepted from June 17 to August 28, 2026.The jury will determine the winners within 30 calendar days after the submission deadline. VI. Competition Results and AwardsBased on the jury’s decision, 10 winners will be selected.Winners will receive First-, Second-, and Third-Degree Diplomas, as well as special prizes:1st Place – Laptop;2nd Place – Tablet;3rd Place – Smartwatch.Encouragement Prize:Bestemshe traditional board game. The best artworks will be published on the organizers’ official information resources and featured in an online exhibition.In addition, the 10 participants whose works are recognized as the best may be required to send the original artwork to the Otandastar Qory (NJSC) at their own expense.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1263596?lang=ru

From 29 July to 9 August, Kazakhstan’s capital will become the global hub of phygital sports - a unique competition format that combines esports, traditional sports, and cutting-edge technologies.🌏 The tournament will bring together more than 800 athletes from over 50 countries, competing across eight disciplines: Phygital Basketball, Battle Royale PUBG, Dota 2, CS2, Phygital Football, Mobile Legends, Phygital Dancing, and Phygital Fighting.🎮 In the phygital disciplines, participants first compete in a digital environment before continuing the contest on real-world sports venues, including a football pitch, basketball court, combat arena, or dance stage. The final results are determined based on the combined performance in both the digital and physical stages of the competition.🎥 The Opening Ceremony will take place on 29 July at 5:00 p.m. (Kazakhstan time). The event will be broadcast live on the Jibek Joly, Qazsport, and Khabar TV channels, as well as on the official GOTF Astana 2026 Powered by Samruk-Kazyna YouTube channel and the Phygital+ platform.🇦🇲 Viewers in Armenia will be able to follow the tournament on Kazakhstan’s Jibek Joly TV channel, available through the Ucom network.⚡️ Games of the Future 2026 will bring together sport, technology, and innovation, showcasing a new generation of international sporting competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-erevan/press/news/details/1263586?lang=ru

A new sports and fitness complex has been officially opened in Kozhabaky village, Kazaly District, Kyzylorda Region.Built in accordance with modern standards, the new facility will provide local residents with greater opportunities to participate in mass sports, promote a healthy lifestyle, organize youth leisure activities, and host sporting events and competitions.The opening of the complex reflects the ongoing implementation of the state's policy to develop sports infrastructure and improve access to quality sports facilities in rural areas. The new complex is also expected to serve as an important venue for nurturing young athletes and encouraging greater public participation in sports.The commissioning of the sports complex will contribute to improving the quality of life of local residents, strengthening public health, and supporting the further development of physical culture and sports in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly-qyzylqym/press/news/details/1263579?lang=ru

A new sports complex has opened in the Kazalinsky DistrictSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly-alga/press/news/details/1263573?lang=ru