KazNU student became the winner in the international open water swim "Oceanman Kazakhstan – 2023"

Eldar Shekerbek, a student of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, became the winner in the international open water swim "Oceanman Kazakhstan – 2023", which was held in the water area of the Kapchagai reservoir in honor of the 25th anniversary of Astana.

Within the framework of the Global Hub of the United Nations Sustainable Development Program "Academic Influence" (UNAI), KazNU attaches great importance to the development of health and well-being. At the same time, the university annually organizes competitions in various sports among students in order to lead a healthy lifestyle, where the winners receive vouchers to international competitions.

Swimmers from 20 countries of the world took part in the championship in eight categories - from 7 to 70 years and older. As Eldar Shekerbek said, he is already familiar with many athletes from Italy, the USA, Qatar, Spain, Germany, Georgia, who have shown their skills in swimming. In the "Oceanman Kazakhstan – 2023" competitions, many Kazakhstani athletes among women and men showed the best results and at the end of the year will take part in the final, which will be held in Thailand.

Recall that in 2022, Eldar Shekerbek took 1st place at the international competition "Oceanman" – 2022 in Thailand and became the champion of Asia. Among 1200 athletes from 36 countries of the world, he showed the best result, swimming five kilometers in the open sea in 1 hour and 10 minutes. This year, athletes have covered distances of 800 meters, 1.5 km, 5 km and 10 km.

The "Oceanman" international swimming competitions are held at sea or in open waters and are gaining popularity among people leading a healthy lifestyle every year. Oceanman is a combined championship, where several competitions are held in different parts of the world annually. According to the rules of the qualification system, the first 10 women and 10 men from each stage automatically advance to the final.

Congratulations to Eldar Shekerbek on another victory!

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University