The Kazakhstan national team is preparing for the 20th Summer Asian Games, which will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026, in the Japanese cities of Aichi and Nagoya. Kazakhstan plans to compete in 35 sports and win 99 medals of various denominations, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
A meeting chaired by Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov was held in Astana with representatives of sports federations and regional administrations. It was announced at the meeting that approximately 15,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries are expected to participate in the Games. They will compete for 469 medal events.
The preliminary roster of the Kazakhstan national team includes 571 athletes. This is more than the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, where the country was represented by 523 athletes. The national team roster is formed based on athletes' performance in international competitions.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has established a medal target, which the federations have committed to achieving. According to this target, the Kazakhstan national team expects to win 99 medals of various denominations. Particular attention is being paid to the federations' international preparation and collaboration with foreign experts. Athletes are provided with training, medical and psychological support, nutrition, necessary equipment, and qualified coaches. To enhance their preparation, 24 foreign coaching consultants from 11 countries in 13 sports have been brought in.
Since the beginning of the year, national teams have held 226 training camps and participated in 282 international competitions. These include 26 World Championships, 71 World Cup stages, 37 Asian Championships, and 148 international tournaments in 68 sports. Athletes are scheduled to participate in 31 more international competitions and hold 73 training camps before the Asian Games. The 20th Summer Asian Games will be one of the key sporting events of 2026 for Kazakhstan. The national team's preparation includes comprehensive training for athletes, strengthening the coaching staff, and expanding international competition experience.
It was previously reported that 12 athletes will represent Kazakhstan in archery at the 2026 Asian Games. The roster for the Kazakhstan women's boxing team for the 2026 Asian Games has also been announced. The team will conduct the final stage of its training in Japan.
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