Kundyz is the winner in Togizkumalak!

At the Faculty of Social Sciences of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University  student of the specialty “Sociology” Esirkep Kundyz won a First place  at the “Individual Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan among women in Togyzkumalak” which had been in Aktau.

EsirkepKundyz at the age of 17 became a master of sports in Togizkumalak.  Student of the Social Sciences Faculty of the Eurasian National University by named  L.N.  Gumilyov thanks to the victory in the individual youth championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan among women in Toguzkumalak, which was held from September 9 to 14, they nominated her for the title of master of sports.  She also received an invitation to the World Championships which will be in Asia. To find out more, we decided to talk with Kundyz.

-                     Kundyz, when did you start playing Togyzkumalak and who influenced to you?

-                     I had started playing togyzkumalak at the school, in 5th grade.  At first, my brother played togizkumalak, and then I also wanted to play.  Later I started attending a sports section at school.

-                     I heard that you had been participated in various competitions in togizkumalak, can you tell us more about them?

- In general, competitions are held at different levels.  By time, they are divided into three categories: «blitz, rapid and classic».  There are also international competitions.  For example, we participated in competitions that took place in Mongolya, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the Czech Republic and Turkey.  Various competitions are also held in Kazakhstan, and we also attend to them.  Competitions are divided according to the age of the participants.  There are individual and collective types.

 - What are the results of the competition that took place in Aktau?  And where will be the next competition?

- Following the results of the Aktau tournament, I took first place (from Nur-Sultan).  2nd place was taken by Kenina Diana (athlete from Aktobe), 3rd place by Karimova Lina (athlete from Turkestan region).  Athletes who took first and second places in the competition will take part in the Asian Championship which will be held in Nukus, summer of 2020.  Before that, I had won second place in the Asian Championship (age limit under 19 years). And this year the Asian Championship will be held among adults.  The athlete who takes 1st place will be awarded the title of World Champion in Togizkumalak.

 We sincerely congratulate Kundyz and wish to her all the best!