AIU at the KAZHYMAKAN ZHOLY-STUDENT CUP tournament

On November 13, 2024, the "Qazaqstan" Athletic Arena in Astana hosted the exciting “ҚАЖЫМҰҚАН ЖОЛЫ - STUDENT CUP” sports tournament. The event brought together 32 participants, with two representatives from each university, competing in five power disciplines inspired by Kazakh traditions:

• Bag lifting: Lifting 50 kg bags within 2 minutes.
• Static chain hold: Holding a 24 kg chain.
• Steel bending: Bending a steel rod of 14 mm diameter and 60 cm length within a time limit.
• Bag tossing: Throwing an 80 kg bag over a bar.
• Tug of war.

AIU was proudly represented by Meyrim Bakhtiyar, a student of the “6B01504 — Geography” program, and Tulepbay Asylbek. They showcased outstanding strength and determination, securing an impressive 2nd place among the competitors.

We congratulate our champions on their incredible achievement and thank them for their hard work and perseverance! This success is a testament to their dedication and a strong motivator for future victories. Well done, AIU team!