THE AWARD CEREMONY OF THE WINNERS OF THE XII SUMMER UNIVERSIADE TOOK PLACE IN KAZNU

As part of the Universiade in Aktau, more than three thousand students from all universities of the country took part in competitions in 20 sports. According to the results of the XII Summer Universiade, the athletes of KazNU won 88 medals in the team competition and became the owners of the Grand Prix.

At the solemn event, the Chairman of the Board - Rector of the Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuymebayev congratulated the athletes on their victory and thanked them for increasing the prestige of the university.

“In this competition, the athletes of KazNU climbed the podium of victory, having won 88 medals. In particular, our athletes won 36 gold, 27 silver and 22 bronze medals. On my own behalf and the staff of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, I sincerely congratulate you on your bright victories! Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi is constantly achieving great success in student sports. You have raised the prestige and defended the honor of the university. This is your merit and your coaches. In this regard, all athletes and coaches who participated in the XII Summer Universiade will receive a special reward,” the rector said.

In conclusion, the head of the university, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, awarded the athletes and coaches with a “Letter of Gratitude” for the best performance at the XII Summer Universiade.

In turn, young athletes thanked the university administration and mentors for their support and trust, handed over the cups to KazNU.

It should be noted that about 150 athletes of KazNU took part in the XII Summer Universiade. The winners received tickets to the World Universiade, which will be held from July 28 to August 8 in the Chinese city of Chengdu.