The Games of the Future multisport tournament
continues in Astana. Four sports venues across the Kazakh capital have been
prepared to host the tournament’s third edition. Phygital basketball has been
in the spotlight for the second consecutive day, with 16 teams competing,
including two from Kazakhstan. Participants say success depends not only on
physical skills, such as agility, accurate shooting, and quick passing, but
also on digital skills, as players must instantly adapt their strategy on the
virtual court.
«We were really rushing during the digital segment, so
we probably made a few hasty decisions. We spent about a week training together
for the digital part, while each of us also trained individually in our own
cities. It’s a very exciting and spectacular tournament,» said Yesset Zharkylov, Games of the Future 2026
participant.
More than 800 participants have arrived from different
continents and cities across Kazakhstan. They are joined by an equal number of
volunteers, each of whom has completed specialized training. Out of nearly
1,500 applicants, just over half were selected.
«For me, being a volunteer means being at the heart of
the action and working with the athletes. You get to see the Games from the
inside, and I think that's the best way to truly experience the atmosphere and
spirit of the event,» said
Gulmira Mirmanova, volunteer.
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