Republican Olympiad “TENGE CHALLENGE – 2026”: An Outstanding Victory for Team “FinTRIO”!

The Higher School of Economics and Business at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized the Republican Olympiad “TENGE CHALLENGE – 2026” for university students in celebration of the National Currency Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Tenge Day.

This intellectual competition aimed to enhance students’ financial literacy, deepen their knowledge of the history of Kazakhstan’s national currency and the characteristics of the financial system, as well as develop the professional and analytical competencies of future finance specialists.

Students from leading universities across Kazakhstan participated in the Republican Olympiad. In particular, teams represented Almaty Technological University (ATU), M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz University, Caspian University, Turan University, and Narxoz University. Participants demonstrated their intellectual abilities, academic preparation, and knowledge in the field of finance.

Throughout the Olympiad, participants demonstrated their theoretical knowledge of finance, logical thinking, quick decision-making skills, and ability to work effectively as a team. The competition provided students with an excellent opportunity to apply their knowledge in practice and exchange experiences with representatives of other higher education institutions.

According to the final results, Team “FinTRIO,” consisting of second-year students enrolled in the Finance educational program at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, achieved an outstanding result and outperformed the other participating university teams. The team was awarded a First-Degree Diploma, proudly representing their university.

The winning team consisted of:

• Esenzhol Zere;

• Saurbek Symbat;

• Khamytbek Aselya.

This achievement reflects the students’ dedication to learning, hard work, teamwork, and high level of academic preparation. Such intellectual competitions also contribute to the professional development of future finance specialists, help unlock their potential, and enhance their competitiveness.

Team Supervisors: G.I. Supugaliyeva and T.B. Zhumadilova.

Congratulations to Team “FinTRIO” on their well-deserved victory! We wish the team continued success, new achievements, and the attainment of even greater professional and academic heights!