From May 13-17, 2024, the Summer Absolute Swimming Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Taldykorgan. The championship is traditionally held every year, but this year it was a qualification for selection for the Olympic Games. Also, for the first time, participants from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan participated in the championship. Ekaterina Vladislavovna Kadatskikh, 1st year student of Finance, HSE, Astana International University, won a bronze medal. Ekaterina has been actively involved in sports for a long time - Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Swimming Champion, Member of the national swimming team and the Astana national team. We are proud that such active students study at our university and wish Ekaterina even greater sporting achievements.