BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 25. A capsule-laying
ceremony marking the start of construction of an Inclusive Sports
Center was held in Taraz, Zhambyl region, Kazakhstan, the regional
administration's press service reports.


The ceremony was attended by Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol
Karashukeyev, who highlighted the social importance of the project.
According to him, the new center will expand opportunities for
people with special needs to engage in sports and participate more
actively in public life.


"President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identifies improving the
quality of life, developing mass sports and creating an accessible
environment for citizens with special needs as key priorities of
state policy. The start of construction of the Inclusive Sports
Center is a practical implementation of these strategic
objectives," Karashukeyev said.


He noted that the region is consistently developing inclusive
sports, creating conditions for training para-athletes and
strengthening the sports reserve.


The new center will include a universal sports hall with
spectator stands, a gym, a physical therapy hall, medical and
psychological rooms, coaches' offices, administrative facilities, a
conference hall and a recreation area.


The facility will be built on a 1.6-hectare site, with the
building covering 3,600 square meters. The center will be able to
accommodate up to 300 visitors at a time. Construction is expected
to be completed in February 2027.







Currently, 4,383 people with special needs in Zhambyl region
regularly engage in physical education and sports, including 1,481
minors.


During the ceremony, representatives of BI Engineering &
Construction and the National Paralympic Committee of Kazakhstan
emphasized the importance of the project. Vice President of the
National Paralympic Committee and Paralympic champion Zulfiya
Gabidullina said the center would provide new opportunities for
people with special needs to train in modern conditions.


"The start of construction of the Inclusive Sports Center is a
long-awaited event. Here, people will be able to train in modern
conditions, develop comprehensively, build confidence and achieve
new victories," Gabidullina said.


The project is part of Kazakhstan's broader efforts to develop
inclusive sports infrastructure and create accessible conditions
for citizens across all regions of the country.