Mass sports on the rise in Kokshetau
11:53, 8 January 2014
ASTANA. January 8. KAZINFORM Eight skating rinks covering the total area of 16 000 square meters were unveiled in the city of Kokshetau. Local authorities believe that this move will help develop mass sports in the region.
Figure skating has become quite popular among residents of the city recently. Outdoor ice rinks near Tauelsizdik square, Burabai sport arena, Zhastar stadium, in Barmashino micro-district, at Okzhetpes and Lokomotiv stadiums were opened prior to the New Year holidays.
In general, nearly 4 000 Kokshetau residents spend time skating at the ice rinks on a daily basis.