Jam session on city streets: basketball game played on urban sidewalks and roads
In the vibrant heart of the Bayqoñyr district, a modern and popular sport among youth took centre stage as a street basketball tournament was held. The event, organised by Kazbek ALMAZ, was a significant contribution to the development of mass sports and increasing youth activity.
The tournament, which saw five teams of young players aged between 16 and 25, was supported by the "Jastar Ruhy" Youth Wing. This wing, an integral part of the AMANAT party, is known for its annual organisation of various sports and social tournaments. Arslanbek MAKZUM, a deputy of the Astana city maslikhat and the chairman of the "Jastar Ruhy" Youth Wing branch, graced the occasion with his presence at the opening of the tournament.
Street basketball offers numerous benefits for youth development. Participating in this energetic sport outdoors not only enhances cardiovascular health, coordination, and motor skills but also fosters lifelong healthy habits. The sport promotes teamwork, leadership, communication, time management, and emotional resilience. Engaging in street basketball helps youths build confidence, develop interpersonal skills, and improve academic performance through discipline and goal-setting.
While the exact connection between the street basketball tournament and the republican environmental action "Taza Qazaqstan" in the Bayqoñyr district is not explicitly detailed, such tournaments can potentially support environmental initiatives. They can bring community attention to sustainability issues, encourage youth engagement in both physical activity and environmental stewardship, and use the event platform to promote eco-friendly practices.
The winners of the tournament were awarded diplomas, medals, and valuable prizes, which were provided by the Baykonur District Akimat and the Directorate for Sports and Mass Events. Similar street basketball competitions are held regularly, demonstrating the sport's growing popularity and its potential to continue fostering physical development, team spirit, leadership skills, and fair competition among the youth.
The street basketball tournament, instigated by Kazbek ALMAZ, continued to foster lifelong healthy habits among the youth in the Bayqoñyr district by promoting teamwork, leadership, and emotional resilience through the energetic sport of basketball. The "Jastar Ruhy" Youth Wing, an affiliate of the AMANAT party, recognized the benefits of this sport and provided support for its regular competitions.
