The Games of the Future 2026 have come to an end in Astana. For the first time, Kazakhstan hosted one of the largest tournaments, bringing together traditional sports, esports, and digital technologies. Over 12 days, more than 800 athletes from around the world competed in eight disciplines in the Kazakh capital. The tournament featured a total prize pool exceeding $4.5 million. Athletes from Uruguay, Russia, Argentina, and several other countries have become champions in various disciplines. Kazakhstan’s team also delivered a strong performance, winning gold medals for the first time in the Phygital Shooter discipline, which combines competitions in Counter-Strike 2 and laser tag.
«I kept saying: We need to pull ourselves together. We
have to do everything we can to win. There were only 10 minutes left in the
game. It was now or never. We might never play at the Games of the Future
again. To represent your country here at home and then actually win – it feels
absolutely amazing,» shared Zhassulan
Assembek, Games of the Future 2026 participant.
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