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The UEFA Futsal Cup and the Ski Jumping Continental Cup will be held in Almaty in 2011.
Today the President of the International Bandy Federation Boris Skrynnik has handed over the flag of 2012 World Сhampionship to Almaty Mayor Akhmetzhan Yesimov. The solemn ceremony of handover was held before the start of the first tournament on the Medeu skating rink.
The decision to hold the Championship in Almaty was accepted at the session of the Congress of FIB in Kazan in January, 2011. Kazakhstan was unanimously selected to host the 2012 World Сhampionship.
Akhmetzhan Yesimov expressed gratitude to the guest for the honor to hold the world championship in Almaty in 2012 and assured that it would be held at a high level.
Besides, Almaty will host the UEFA Futsal Cup in spring 2011. The games will be held in Baluan Sholak Sports Palace from April 21 to May 1.
The Ski Jumping Continental Cup will be held on the International Ski Jumping Complex in August, 2011.
In Almaty, on February 6, 2011 in the sport palace B. Sholak hosted the closing ceremony of the 7 th Asian Winter Games. The ceremony was attended by Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and his wife, Akim of Almaty Akhmetzhan Yesimov, etc.
Solemn ceremony began with a theatrical production of "Symphony in Asia." According to the authors, the show begins with a miniature scenes with representatives of the peoples of Asia. Then the scene come alive Kazakh legend. Under the scenario, the closing ceremony would be presented as a dialogue of civilizations, communication in Europe and Asia, the synthesis of art and sport. The special feature of the closure was that all athletes from all participating countries came together. According to show organizers, it also symbolizes Symphony Asia. All in all theatrical performances involving more than 700 people - both professional artists and volunteers.
After a festive setting for the guests the ceremony was made by Akim of Almaty Akhmetzhan Yesimov. In his speech, the mayor thanked the residents of Almaty, the organizers, sponsors and volunteers games. In addition, Akhmetzhan Yesimov emphasized the President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
"Undoubtedly, the highest I want to express gratitude to the man who, despite the global economic crisis, took the bold decision to hold the Asian Games. This is our President - Nursultan Nazarbayev, "- said the mayor.
Vice-president of Olympic Council of Asia Timothy Fok also expressed thanks to the leadership of Kazakhstan for the excellent organization of the White Asiad. In particular, Mr. Falk noted that the Asian Games were a great success, all participants were satisfied and long remembered by the time you spend here.
Finale of the closing ceremony was the transfer of the flag Asian Winter Games in Almaty akim representatives of the organizing committee of Sapporo Games - City 8-Winter Asian Games and Asian Games commemorative repayment of Fire. Then, the master performed the final stage of Kazakhstan vocal track. Terminate with fireworks at the International Ski Jump Complex, where a closing ceremony live watched more than three thousand people. Also, for all citizens and guests of Almaty, a live broadcast of the ceremony was shown on LED - Almaty screens located in public places.
Yatskaya Oksana, winner of the ladies’ team sprint free final in frameworks of the 7th Winter Asian shared her impressions after the finish:
- We were full of optimism when setting on the start. Our purpose was to be the first. We needed that gold. We wanted as much gold for Kazakhstan as possible. Each medal is a big plus.
- Did you hear the fans yelling your names?
- Yes we heard them. Such support helped us.
It is notable that the medal of the 7th Winter Asian Games has been the 8th in the career of Oksana Yatskaya. She is leading in the number of won medals among all Kazakhstan athletes
Almaty. January 23. Almaty Mayor Akhmetzhan Yesimov visited the headquarters of the Asian Games. He checked the readiness of the press and IBC centers that would be functioning during the 7th Asian Winter Games in Almaty.
The press center is located in the business center “Almaty Towers” and has 400 seats for journalists. Volunteers and employees of the directorate having command of several languages work in the press center. There are monitors for broadcasting the ongoing sports, telephones, computers connected to the internet in the press center. Besides, there is a special press hall for holding conferences.
More than 2 thousand journalists from 17 countries of the world were accredited for work during the 7 th Asian Winter Games.
Akhmetzhan Yesimov paid special attention to organization of the closing ceremony of the Winter Asian Games 2011.
Almaty. January 18. Almaty budget for 2011 has been increased by KZT 97 bln 777 mln 895 thousand. The decision was made at the XXXVI session of the city maslikhat.
The city's budget will be increased due to transfers from the republican budget (KZT 81 bln 149 mln 399 thousand) and the surplus of budget funds – KZT 16 bln 628 mln 496 thousand.
The budget funds will be directed to realization of the State Program of Education Development, construction of kindergartens, support of private enterprise, construction of underground and East byroad, reconstruction of Thermal Power Stations and water supply networks.
Almaty budget has been approved at KZT 276 bln 891 mln 895 thousand.
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