What sports are popular in Kazakhstan?


With the arrival of Nursultan Nazarbayev, sports activities began to develop in the country much faster, because the president obliged all sports organizers to ensure that at least 40% of the population was involved in some kind of sport. Since then, new sports institutions have been actively opening in Kazakhstan - fitness clubs, sections, sports schools, etc. They also didn’t forget about equipped public stadiums for sports. Next, what sports are popular in Kazakhstan.

Футбол


This sport is rightfully considered the most widespread and beloved in Kazakhstan, as well as throughout the world. Some people practice professionally in sports clubs or schools, sections, while others get incredible pleasure from playing in a street stadium. Thanks to this, a large part of the population of Kazakhstan is interested in football and looks forward to new matches.
In the country, football began to gain its popularity back during the Soviet Union. Since 2001, the Kazakh Football Federation has been actively participating in the UEFA Champions League.
Playing football not only helps strengthen muscles and improve endurance, in addition it also develops correct posture and significantly improves reaction.


Хоккей


Hockey is the second most popular sport in Kazakhstan. Even despite all the traumatic risks of this sport, every year more and more children and teenagers are eager to join the hockey section. And not in vain, because many students of Kazakh coaches are known all over the world. For example, Boris Alexandrov, who received the title of champion of the Soviet Union three times while playing for CSKA and once became the champion of the 1976 Olympic Games.
Playing hockey not only improves endurance and reaction, as many are sure, but also thanks to this sport, the chance of cardiovascular diseases decreases.


Boxing

Once upon a time, with his help, the country was glorified at the world level, thanks to the Karaganda school of martial arts. The students of this school have achieved heights not only in boxing, but also in other types of martial arts.
Boxing helps athletes significantly improve their reaction time and endurance, fitness and coordination. This sport is also a great way to relieve emotional stress and learn to control emotions.
If the pace of development of sports in Kazakhstan does not decrease, but continues to grow, then in the future more and more names of Kazakh athletes will be known at the world level.

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