On February 26, 2025, the opening of the XXXIII Men's, XI Women's, and X Junior Boys' Winter Championships of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Astana-2025" in firefighting and rescue sports was held at the "Rescuer" sports complex of the Astana Fire Department. More than 400 athletes came from all over Kazakhstan to achieve victory.

  The participants were solemnly congratulated by the Vice Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ramil Kamalov, Executive Director of the "Kazakhstan Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers" Public Association Dauren Danaev, the leadership of the Astana Fire Department and sports veterans. The opening ceremony created a truly festive atmosphere. The participants noted the importance of this event and wished all participants good luck.

  "This is not just a sporting event, but also a manifestation of the courage, spirit and professionalism of our firefighters and rescuers. Every year, new horizons are opening up in the development of fire and rescue sports. For our athletes, competitions are becoming an important stage on the path to improvement. Future winners will demonstrate a high level of skill and will become an example for all those who have chosen this difficult but noble profession," Vice Minister Ramil Kamalov noted.

  On the first day, athletes will compete in climbing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the training tower using the assault ladder.  This is one of the most spectacular types of fire and rescue sports and is always held in high competition. Each athlete fights for precious milliseconds at the finish line. Tomorrow, the competition will continue with a hundred-meter obstacle course.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/946139