OUR UNIVERSITY HOSTS ITS FIRST RUNNING MARATHON

Today, our university hosted its first 3,000-metre race under the motto “A Healthy Generation – A Bright Future” as part of the nationwide environmental campaign “Taza Qazaqstan” (“Clean Kazakhstan”).

The sporting event was aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing mass participation in sports, increasing physical activity among young people, and fostering environmental responsibility. The race brought together the university’s academic staff, employees, and students.

At the opening ceremony, Vice-Rector Yedil Meyirbekuly welcomed the participants and wished them success and victory. He emphasized that such initiatives make a significant contribution to developing mass sports among young people, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and strengthening friendly relations within the university community.

Before the competition, the participants took part in a special warm-up session and received safety instructions. Under the guidance of a coach, the athletes prepared for the race and proceeded to the starting line along the designated route.

The participants completed a 3,000-metre course running through the university campus and Botanical Garden. Following the race, the best-performing participants were determined in the men’s, women’s, and teaching staff categories.

In the men’s category, Yermek Dias, Ashirbay Samat, and Amangeldy Meyrambek were the first to cross the finish line.

In the women’s category, the best results were achieved by Narman Zhanelya, Kushgubayeva Aruke, and Kenzhebayeva Sarbinaz.

The winners and prize-winners were awarded diplomas and university-branded merchandise. The ABL Sports Complex also presented special gift certificates to the participants who achieved the best results.

Special awards were also presented to university lecturers and staff members who supported the students and participated in the marathon alongside the young people. It is worth noting that the special marathon medals were produced at the university’s STEM PARK laboratory.

At the conclusion of the event, the organizers expressed their gratitude to all marathon participants, the university administration, sponsors, coaches, volunteers, and medical personnel for their support and contribution to the successful organization of the sporting event.

The marathon, organized at the university for the first time, is expected to become a valued tradition and contribute to the development of mass sports, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and the strengthening of environmental awareness.