Kazakhstan will allocate six billion tenge for
the development of national sports — nearly three times more than in previous
years. This was announced by representatives of the relevant ministry at a
meeting of the Mazhilis Committee. The meeting reviewed a draft law that
provides for funding and the inclusion of national sports among the country’s
priorities, alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Notably, 11 national
sports are officially registered in Kazakhstan, with around 700,000 people
regularly practicing them. There are currently 17 clubs, 15 sports schools, and
one national directorate operating across the country. According to experts,
Kazakhstan successfully showcased the full diversity and uniqueness of these
sports, considered a national treasure, at the World Nomad Games held in
Astana.
«Just recently, the Mazhilis considered a bill
on physical culture and sports, which designates national sports as a special
category—priority sports. With the adoption of this bill, we have high
expectations for further funding, development, and the advancement of national
sports to a completely new, higher level,» noted Kazakh Vice Minister of
Tourism and Sports Serik Zharasbayev.
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