From April 21 to 23, 2025, a national mini-football tournament among the regional departments of the Committee of the Penal Enforcement System (PES) was held in the city of Shchuchinsk. A total of 15 teams, representing different regions of the country and comprising 150 employees, competed in the tournament.

In this competition, the team of the Mangystau Regional Department of the PES demonstrated strong performance and won the bronze medal.

After confidently advancing from the group stage in first place, the team defeated the Shymkent team in a tense quarterfinal match and reached the semifinals. In the semifinals, they drew 2:2 against the Aktobe team, and the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout. In the match for third place, the Mangystau team overcame the Karaganda team with a score of 3:2, securing a place among the prize winners of the tournament.

Mukhit Tulepov from the Mangystau team was awarded the title of "Best Goalkeeper." His reliable play and dedication on the field made a significant contribution to the team's overall success.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/985206?lang=kk