March 232026
Kazakhstan and WADA Sign Cooperation Memorandum to Combat Doping
Kazakhstan has signed a memorandum with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), solidifying its commitment to clean sport and confirming its regional leadership role.
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Sport and health
Kazakh President Tokayev Awards Highest Honor to Legendary Mountaineer Ervand Ilinsky
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has conferred Kazakhstan's highest civilian honor upon legendary mountaineer Ervand Ilinsky for his lifetime achievements in alpinism and sports development.
March 24, 2026
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March 132026
Kazakh Athlete Yerbol Khamitov Wins Gold and Bronze at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Yerbol Khamitov of Kazakhstan won a gold medal in para biathlon and a bronze in para cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.
March 132026
Yerbol Khamitov Wins Gold Medal in Para Biathlon at Milan-Cortina Paralympics
Kazakhstan's Yerbol Khamitov won gold in the men's 4.5 km para biathlon pursuit at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, securing his second medal of the Games and his country's first-ever gold in this sport.
March 132026
Kazakh Student Yerbol Khamitov Wins Gold at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Yerbol Khamitov, a Kazakh university student, has won gold in para-biathlon at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, adding to his previous bronze and his collection of world championship titles.
March 122026
WHO Experts Arrive in Kazakhstan to Help Develop National Anti-Obesity Plan
WHO experts are assisting Kazakhstan in creating a national strategy against obesity amid high rates among adults and children. The plan includes taxes on sugary drinks, marketing restrictions for unhealthy foods targeting kids, updated food labeling rules, plus training doctors in early detection.
March 72026
Opening Ceremony Held for XIV Winter Paralympic Games in Italy
The XIV Winter Paralympic Games have officially opened in Verona with over 600 athletes from 56 nations competing. Kazakhstan's team is set to participate in para biathlon and cross-country skiing events starting March 7th.
March 102026
Kazakh Athlete Yerbol Khamitov Wins Bronze at Winter Paralympics
Yerbol Khamitov earned Kazakhstan a bronze medal in the men's 1500m para cross-country skiing classic sprint at the Winter Paralympics.
March 102026
Measles Cases Surge in Kazakhstan, Driven by Low Child Vaccination Rates
Kazakhstan faces a significant measles outbreak with over 4,000 cases recorded since January 2026. The surge is primarily attributed to low child vaccination rates and a sharp increase in parental refusals.
March 22026
Measles Cases Drop by 25% in Kazakhstan Following Expanded Vaccination Drive
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry reports a quarter fewer measles cases after launching additional immunization for infants and catch-up campaigns for older children.
February 282026
Kristina Shumekova Wins World Allround Title with Four Medals
Kazakhstani speed skater Kristina Shumekova became the world allround champion after winning four medals—three golds and one silver—at the World Championships in Inzell.
February 282026
Kazakh Skater Kristina Shumekova Wins World Championship Silver and Overall Title
Kristina Shumekova won silver in the 3000m and became overall world champion after earlier golds in three shorter distances, a historic first for Kazakhstan.
February 252026
President Tokayev Honors Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov at Akorda Ceremony
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev honored Olympic gold medalist figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov at a ceremony in Akorda.
February 252026
President Tokayev Honors Figure Skater Mikhail Shaidorov for Historic Olympic Gold
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov with state honors following his historic gold medal win at XXV Winter Olympics—the first ever for Kazakhstan in this sport.
February 252026
President Tokayev Honors Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov and His Coaches
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented state awards to Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov, his father Stanislav Shaidorov, coaches Alexei Urmanov and Asem Kassanova.
February 252026
President Tokayev Honors Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaydorov in Akorda
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Olympic gold medalist figure skater Mikhail Shaydorov and his coaches at Akorda, praising their historic achievement.
