Over the weekend, a staff Spartakiad was held at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University to determine the strongest teams within the university community. At the event promoting a healthy lifestyle, faculty members and employees competed in various sports. The winners of the traditional tournament received special awards.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University and member of the National Commission “People’s Constitution of a Just and Progressive Kazakhstan”, Bolat Tilep, stated: “A country strong in sports is a country strong in spirit. Such a nation must have firm laws and internal order. In this regard, I believe that March 15 – the day of voting in the upcoming referendum on the new Constitution – is an important historic date for Kazakhstan. The main thing is not to make a mistake in our choice. Every citizen’s vote is the choice of the country’s future.” He also noted that holding the Spartakiad at the time when Kazakhstan won a historic gold medal at the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy was no coincidence.

At the university’s sports complex, participants competed in tug of war, volleyball, chess, and table tennis. The event contributed to strengthening unity and solidarity within the team, as well as promoting physical activity. The best competitors were determined and awarded cash prizes and honors.

Tug of War:
1st place – Faculty of Physical Education and Initial Military Training;
2nd place – Faculty of Arts;
3rd place – Faculty of Philology.

Chess:
1st place – Faculty of History;
2nd place – Sorbonne–Kazakhstan Institute;
3rd place – Rectorate Team.

Table Tennis:
1st place – Faculty of Physical Education and Initial Military Training;
2nd place – Rectorate Team;
3rd place – Faculty of Philology.

Volleyball:
1st place – Faculty of Physical Education and Initial Military Training;
2nd place – Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography;
3rd place – Rectorate Team.

Overall Team Standings:
1st place – Faculty of Physical Education and Initial Military Training;
2nd place – Rectorate Team;
3rd place – Faculty of History and Law.

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