Today, the ceremonial event “ABAI TULEGI – 2026” continued at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Initial Military Training. This year, 288 bachelor’s graduates and 9 master’s graduates completed their studies at the faculty, taking a step into professional life. 22 bachelor’s graduates received diplomas with honors. Among them, 30 graduates completed the “Initial Military Training” educational program, and 258 completed the “Physical Culture and Sport” program.

The ceremonial event was opened with a special video congratulatory message from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. In his speech, the Minister noted that a higher education diploma is not only a document confirming the completion of the study period, but also the beginning of a new stage leading to continuous learning, professional responsibility, and lifelong improvement of knowledge and skills. He also called on young professionals to dedicate their knowledge and professional potential to the benefit of the country and to the development of national science and the education system.

The Chairman of the Board – Rector of Abai University, Bolat Tlep, delivered heartfelt wishes to the young graduates who began their journey into a new life within the walls of the university. He emphasized that the quality education and upbringing received at the university will serve as a lifelong guiding principle for young professionals in any field.

– Abai University not only provided you with knowledge in your chosen profession. It instilled in you civic values, moral qualities such as honesty and responsibility. Every young specialist who has chosen teaching, coaching, or military service must always remember that they directly influence the future of the country and the fate of the younger generation. Wherever you work, in whichever region you serve, I am confident that you will достойно represent your alma mater and work tirelessly for the benefit of the country, – said Bolat Tlep.

During the ceremony, diplomas were presented to graduates by Vice-Rector for Digitalization Nurken Musabayev, Dean of the Faculty Ernar Ospankulov, and Sydney Olympic champion, renowned Kazakh boxer Yermakhan Ibraimov.

Graduates who fully completed the military training program at the faculty were solemnly awarded the military rank of lieutenant by reserve colonel Kuandyk Mambetaliev, who wished them to honorably fulfill their duty to the Motherland and always remain faithful to the military oath.

According to the established tradition of Abai University, each young specialist was presented, along with their diploma, with a collection of “Words of Edification” by the great Kazakh thinker Abai Kunanbayev.

“ABAI TULEGI – 2026” is the natural result of perseverance and continuous effort during student years, achievements in sports, and responsibility in military training. Today’s graduates not only said goodbye to student life but also assumed new responsibilities as specialists tasked with enhancing the country’s intellectual potential and fostering a healthy lifestyle and patriotic spirit among the younger generation. The achievements of each graduate are not only their personal success but also a reflection of the high standing of their teachers and their alma mater, Abai University.

“Abai University” Media Center