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The final Organising Committee meeting was held in Almaty prior to the start of the WU 2017

4 January, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and concurrently Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 28th Winter Universiade 2017 Imangali Tasmagambetov visited the venues to evaluate its preparation for the largescale sport event in Almaty. Continue reading

Bauyrzhan Baibek inspects the readiness of the Almaty airport for the Universiade

Almaty Akim Bauyrzhan Baibek has checked out the preparation of the metropolis's air habour for the Universiade 2017, the akim's press service reported. Continue reading

The final composition of Kazakhstan national figure skating team has been confirmed for Universiade 2017

Kuralai Uzurova, Kazakhstan national figure skating team’s coach, has announced the final composition of the team that will represent the country during Winter Universiade in Almaty. Two remaining slots in the women’s team have been filled following the results of Kazakhstan national championship. Continue reading

Those Kazakhstan citizens who have bought tickets to the Universiade 2017 will have a chance to win a two-room apartment and other prizes

The Directorate for preparation and holding of the 28th Worldwide Winter Universiade 2017 in Almaty has announced a draw among citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who will have bought tickets to the Universiade. All the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan older than 18 years old who will have bought tickets for the sports events at the Universiade or for the Opening and Closing ceremonies are entitled to the draw. A unique 9-digit number of a ticket to be bought will participate in the draw. Continue reading

The Competitive Selection of Volunteers for Universiade 2017 is Over

On December 28 the competitive selection of volunteers to participate in the preparation and holding of the 28th World Winter Universiade'2017 is closed. During the selection more than 14 thousand applications have been submitted. Continue reading

Building Company Global becomes a partner of the Universiade 2017 and the official sponsor of the women's national cross-country skiing team of Kazakhstan.

Today a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Directorate for Preparation and Holding of the 28th Worldwide Winter Universiade 2017 and Building Company Global in Almaty. It is the first time that the National Cross-country Skiing Federation that was set up in 2006 has got a private sponsor. Thus, one of the largest real estate developers in the southern capital has decided to support the women's national team. Continue reading

The capital of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting presided over by Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan

The capital of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting presided over by Arystanbek Muhamediuly, Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan, and dedicated to the issues related to preparations for holding the 28th Universiade 2017 in Almaty. Continue reading