The sports sector is developing rapidly in the Sandyktau district. Work continues on upgrading sports equipment in educational institutions, as well as the construction of new sports facilities.

According to the local akimat, about half of the district's population is systematically engaged in physical education and sports. Last year alone, the district produced a master of sports, 15 candidates for master of sports, 5 first-class athletes, and 95 mass-class athletes. "The regional budget allocated funds for major repairs of the ski and roller track in Balkashino. "Also, budget applications have been submitted for the installation of multifunctional sports fields and the construction of an indoor hockey court," said Saule Zhaiylanova, Deputy Akim of the Sandyktau District. It is worth noting that the Bolashak sports and recreation complex is currently operating in the district. It hosts sports sections in futsal, swimming, hand-to-hand combat, aikido, volleyball, basketball, and fitness exercises. The main sports organization that systematically engages in physical education and sports is the Sandyktau Specialized Children and Youth Sports School. 760 students in this school are engaged in 8 sports.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/940898