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Developing Weightlifting in Astana: the Federation Holds Its First Meeting with the City Team

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Venue: Alatau Sports Complex, Astana
Category: Federation news

The first working meeting of the leadership of the Public Association “Weightlifting Federation of Astana City” with the coaching staff and athletes of the city team took place at the Alatau Sports Complex. The event was chaired by Federation President A.K. Abildinov.

Federation leadership meeting with the coaching staff in the Alatau Sports Complex gym
The Federation’s leadership and the coaching staff discussed the state of the training facilities. Alatau Sports Complex, August 17, 2026.

The main topic of discussion was the current state of weightlifting in the capital, issues of material and technical equipment, and the strategy for improving the competitiveness of Astana’s athletes at the national and international level.

During the meeting, the team’s head coach presented a detailed report on the training process for weightlifters, the team’s composition and key operational matters.

Priority areas of work

Following the discussion, Federation President A.K. Abildinov outlined the priority areas:

  • Infrastructure modernisation — improving the training facilities and creating favourable conditions for training elite-level athletes.
  • Training hall renovation — joint work with the Alatau Sports Complex administration to speed up restoration work in the training hall.
  • Alternative venues — bringing in additional city facilities to ensure the team’s uninterrupted training process.
The Weightlifting Federation of Astana City continues its systematic work to strengthen the capital’s sporting potential and create quality conditions for Kazakhstani athletes.

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