From May 17 to 24, the Spartakiad took place in Astana among employees of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its departments, and subordinate organizations, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.

This sporting event united eight teams, including representatives of JSC “Problem Loans Fund.”

The main goal of the Spartakiad was to strengthen physical culture, foster team spirit, promote a healthy lifestyle, and identify the strongest athletes among the Ministry system employees.

The competitions were held in two stages across the following sports:

• Mini-football
• Volleyball
• Table tennis
• Tug of war
• 100-meter dash (men and women)
• Swimming: 100 meters (men) and 50 meters (women)
• 4×200 meters relay race
• Chess
• Checkers
• Togyz Kumalak
• Two kettlebell (16 kg each) push
• Esports (Counter-Strike, Dota 2)

The grand opening took place on May 23 at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace and became a true celebration of athletic unity and patriotic spirit.

The team of JSC “Problem Loans Fund” demonstrated a high level of preparation, coordinated teamwork, and resilience, ultimately earning an honorable third place in the overall team standings.

According to the results of the competition, the Fund’s employees achieved the following successes:

• 1st place in team disciplines: tug of war, mini-football
• Ablai Bolatbekuly was awarded the title of Best Scorer
• Ramil Israpilov was recognized as the Best Player of the mini-football tournament
• 1st place in the individual discipline of swimming — Meirlan Isabekov
• 3rd place in the following disciplines: table tennis, relay race, 100-meter dash, volleyball

It is worth noting that more than 150 employees of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as its departments and subordinate organizations, took part in the Spartakiad after passing a preliminary selection based on their physical and athletic readiness.

Participation in the Spartakiad became a vivid demonstration of corporate unity, willpower, and the aspiration for shared victories.

This event inspired the team to further develop and strengthen the organization’s sports traditions.

We express our sincere gratitude to all participants, organizers, and supporters for their enthusiasm, perseverance, and invaluable support!