Youth tournament devoted to Kazakhstan's Independence Day kicked off in Astana

Children from orphanages took part in such competitions as mini football, volleyball, table tennis, swimming and chess.

"Sary-Arka" is a new sports complex in the Kazakh capital. This sports facility that visually resembles a cycle racer's helmet hosted competitions in short-track and figure skating. According to many international experts, "Sary-Arka" is one of the best cycle tracks in the world.