Kazakhstan Fire and Rescue Sports Championship takes place in Kostanai region

Kazakhstan Fire and Rescue Sports Championship takes place in Kostanai region

The summer Kazakhstan Fire and Rescue Sports Championship is taking place in the Kostanai region. Top athletes from all regions of the country have gathered for the competition. On the first day, participants competed in the assault ladder climb event, where women had to reach the second floor and men the fourth as quickly as possible. The tournament also includes an obstacle course, a fire relay, and combat deployment of a motor pump. Notably, all the tasks are based on real-life rescue scenarios. The best athletes from the championship will be selected for Kazakhstan’s national team and will go on to compete at the world championship.

«I believe the most noble service is saving lives and helping people. It’s a worthy profession, and that’s why I like it,» said Madiyar Begaidarov, member of the Akmola region team.

«For me, it’s first and foremost my passion and my job. You can only enjoy sports when you have a strong desire and love for it. That’s when everything will start to work out,» added Darya Postolova, member of the Kostanai region team.