The large-scale multi-sport tournament, the Games of the Future 2026, is entering its final stretch in Astana. For more than a week, sports arenas across Kazakhstan’s capital have been hosting competitions where traditional sports meet modern digital technologies. The tournament, which will run until August 9, is currently featuring events in disciplines such as Mobile Legends and Phygital Dancing. Kazakhstan is represented in the latter by Gulnaz Amangali, the winner of the national selection. Under the rules, participants first showcase their skills in a dance simulator before performing a full dance routine on stage in front of judges and spectators. The winner is determined based on the combined results of both stages. In the first round, Gulnaz faced 19-year-old Colombian Andres Guardo. However, in the decisive round, she lost to her opponent.
«The evaluation is based entirely on
points, not on visual aspects. My knowledge helped me a lot. I had very little
time to prepare, just one month and ten days from the moment I got access to
the game. Considering how little time I had, I think this is a very strong
result,» shared Gulnaz Amangali, Games of the Future 2026 participant.
The Games of the Future 2026 also featured the Mobile Legends playoffs, where the teams advancing to the quarterfinals were determined. Mobile Legends is one of the world’s most popular mobile esports disciplines.
«I’m here to support one of the strongest esports teams in the world - Team Spirit.»
«I believe esports helps people express themselves and do what they genuinely love.»
«Would you like to become a professional esports player yourself? I’d like to, but I don’t have a team right now. I’m looking for one.»
The Games of the Future 2026 have brought together more than 800
athletes from 34 countries. The tournament’s total prize pool exceeds $4
million.
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