Mass ski runs are actively taking place in the Akmola region, attracting a large number of participants. In the first days of 2025, more than 1,500 people have already participated in these mass sports events.
As part of the charity project "Ski track to the village", with the support of the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation, 801 pairs of winter ski equipment and 230 pairs of roller skis were purchased for 12 sports schools in the region. This makes it possible to expand the availability of ski runs and maintain sports traditions in the region.
The races are held in every district and city of the region. 12 sporting events have already been held.
Polina Prilepenko, a 5-year-old resident of the Bulandinsky district, became the youngest participant in the ski races. The oldest participant was 78-year-old Yuri Khlebnikov from Sandyktau district, born in 1947.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/913370