Kazakhstan’s athletes set more than 50 historic achievements in 2025

In 2025, Kazakhstan became a venue for major international sporting events, Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov said while summing up the results of 2025, Qazinform News Agency cites the country’s Government. 

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Myrzabosynov noted that for the first time, gold medals were won at the Asian Games in short track speed skating; the country earned its first-ever medals in fencing and freestyle acrobatics; and high results were achieved in judo, boxing, rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating, archery, and parabiathlon. The football club Kairat made a landmark achievement by qualifying for the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.

In addition, in 2025, Kazakhstan served as a host for major international competitions, including stages of the Boxing and Freestyle World Cups, Grand Slam series judo tournaments, as well as competitions in a number of Olympic sports. For the first time, the country hosted a conference and the General Assembly of the Asian Paralympic Committee, strengthening Kazakhstan’s status as one of the centers of inclusive sports in Asia.

Earlier, Qazinform reported Kazakhstan draws up a roadmap for resort area development.