Astana is hosting the Games of the Future 2026, welcoming over 800 athletes
from 34 countries. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially opened the
international multisport tournament. The opening ceremony was attended by the
presidents of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. The large-scale
phygital competitions combine cutting-edge technologies with traditional
sports. As President Tokayev emphasized, the core mission of the Games of the
Future is to truly unite people and encourage them to achieve new goals.
«The Games of the Future, bringing together the
energy of sports, the power of intelligence, and the vast potential of the
digital age, perfectly align with our common forward-looking development
agenda. This tournament combines what might seem incompatible; at its core lies
a reasonable and real balance between the physical and virtual worlds. I am
confident that the Games of the Future will become another golden bridge of
unity, friendship, and solidarity between all nations,» Tokayev said.
The Head of State once again stressed that the world is undergoing a
profound transformation, with new technologies fundamentally reshaping every
aspect of life. To keep pace with the times, Kazakhstan is building a digital
state. The country has laid a strong foundation by adopting a Digital Code and
a dedicated Law on Artificial Intelligence. The new Constitution is also
helping drive the rapid development of AI solutions. The government has
launched the AI-Sana education program for young people. This autumn, Astana
will open the University of Artificial Intelligence and host an international
festival of AI-generated films.
«Today, our beloved capital is hosting a truly unique
event. It is a fusion of sport and intellect, a competition between physical
strength and intellectual potential. And, as it turns out, the two do not
contradict each other; on the contrary, they complement one another. This is
the deep philosophical meaning behind these competitions. Global games embody a
harmonious and peaceful future for all humanity. Kazakhstan, together with the
entire international community, stands for peace, security, justice, and
development,» Tokayev added.
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