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2017 Winter Universiade
Winter Universiade 2017, the XXVIII Winter Universiade, was a multi-sport winter event which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 29 January to 8 February 2017. On 29 November 2011, FISU announced that Winter Universiade 2017 would be hosted in Almaty. Student-athletes from all over the world between the ages of 17 and 28 arrived in Almaty to take part in Winter Universiade organized by FISU. Host selection There were two candidates to host the event. * Almaty. This is the third time that a former soviet country has hosted the Winter Universiade. Russia hosted two times the Summer Universiade – Moscow (1973), Kazan (2013) and hosted the Winter Universiade two years later in Krasnoyarsk. * Trentino, Italy. Until 2011, Italy hosted the Universiade 9 times (4 Summer Universiades and 5 Winter Universiades). A week before the announcement of results of the bidding campaign, in connection with the economic crisis, the Italian government decided to withdraw its candidacy.As «Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almaty
Almaty (; kk, Алматы; ), formerly known as Alma-Ata ( kk, Алма-Ата), is the List of most populous cities in Kazakhstan, largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of about 2 million. It was the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to 1936 as an Kazakh Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, autonomous republic as part of the Soviet Union, then from 1936 to 1991 as a Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, union republic and finally from 1991 as an independent state to 1997 when the government relocated the capital to Astana, Akmola (renamed Astana in 1998, Nur-Sultan in 2019, and back to Astana in 2022). Almaty is still the major commercial, financial, and cultural centre of Kazakhstan, as well as its most populous and most cosmopolitan city. The city is located in the mountainous area of southern Kazakhstan near the border with Kyrgyzstan in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an elevation of 700–900 m (2,300–3,000 feet), where the Large and Small Almatinka rivers r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Asian Winter Games
The 2011 Asian Winter Games ( kz, 2011 жылғы қысқы Азия ойындары, 2011 jılğı qısqı Azïya oyındarı) was a multi-sport event that was held in Nur-Sultan, Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan, that began on January 30, 2011, and ended on February 6, 2011. It was the first time that Kazakhstan hosted such a large event since independence from the Soviet Union. The documents for the hosting city were signed in Kuwait on March 4, 2006. Preparation Costs Kazakh Minister of Sports Temirkhan Dosmukhambetov notes the 726 million USD for construction and renovation comes from the 2008 state budget. The Olympic village, on the other hand, will be financed by private investors. Overall, Kazakhstan is spending over $1.4 billion to get the area ready to host the games. Venues image:AlmatySkiJump.jpg, Ski Jump centre in Almaty, built for the Games. Astana Mayor Imangali Tasmagambetov announced venues being built include a multipurpose Sports Palace which will seat u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The Winter Universiade
The Cross-country events have been contested at the Universiade since 1960. Events Medalists Men Individual sprint 10 km 12 km/15 km classical Mass start 30 km Combined/double pursuit/Skiathlon Relay Women Individual sprint 5 km 8 km/10 km classical Mass start 15 km Combined/double pursuit/Skiathlon Relay Mixed Team Sprint Medal table Last updated after the 2023 Winter Universiade References * {{Universiade Sports Universiade The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a portmanteau of the words "University" and "Olympiad". The Universiade is referred t ... Sports at the Winter Universiade Nordic skiing at the Winter Universiade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biathlon At The Winter Universiade
The Biathlon events have been contested at the Universiade as optional sport at the 1983 Winter Universiade, 1983,1989 Winter Universiade, 1989 and 1993 Winter Universiade, 1993,becoming a compulsory sport after the 1997 Winter Universiade, 1997. Editions Events Medalists Men Individual 20 km Sprint 10 km Pursuit 12,5 km Mass start 15 km Relay 4 x 7,5 km Women Individual 15 km Sprint 7,5 km Pursuit 10 km Mass start 12,5 km Relay 4 x 6 km Mixed Relay 2 x 6 km / 2 x 7,5 km Medal table Last updated after the 2023 Winter Universiade References Sports123 {{Universiade Sports Biathlon at the Winter Universiade, Biathlon at multi-sport events, Universiade Sports at the Winter Universiade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldatskoe Valley Cross Country Skiing And Biathlon Stadium
Soldatskoe Valley Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon Stadium, also known as "Alatau" Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon Stadium ( kk, «Алатау» шаңғы және биатлон стадиондарының кешені, ''Alataý shańǵy jáne bıatlon stadıondarynyń kesheni''; russian: Комплекс лыжного и биатлонного стадионов "Алатау") is a cross-country skiing and biathlon venue located at the Soldatskoye Valley in the Talgar District of Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. Characteristics Situated around from the town center and at above mean sea level Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum. In geodesy, it is formalized as ''orthometric heights''. The comb ..., it has one stadium area, both for cross-country and for biathlon. The venue was built for the 2011 Asian Winter Games and is homol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordic Combined At The 2017 Winter Universiade
Nordic combined at the 2017 Winter Universiade was held in Alatau Cross-Country Skiing & Biathlon Complex from February 1 to February 5, 2017. Events Medal table References External linksNordic combinedat the 2017 Winter Universiade.Results book {{DEFAULTSORT:Nordic combined At The 2017 Winter Universiade Nordic combined 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a ser ... 2017 in Nordic combined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ski Jumping At The 2017 Winter Universiade
Ski jumping at the 2017 Winter Universiade was held in Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex from 1 to 5 February 2017. Men's events Women's events Mixed events Medal table References External linksSki jumping resultsat the 2017 Winter Universiade.Results book {{DEFAULTSORT:Ski jumping At The 2017 Winter Universiade Ski jumping 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a ser ... 2017 in ski jumping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex
The Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex ( kk, «Сұңқар» халықаралық шаңғы трамплиндер кешені, ''Sunqar halyqaralyq shańǵy tramplınder kesheni''; russian: Международный Комплекс Лыжных Трамплинов “Сункар”) is ski jumping center in Almaty, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country located mainly in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbeki .... It's located in Gorniy Gigant District in the southern part of the city at an altitude of 900 metres above sea level in a unique place where there is almost no wind. Sports: ski jumping, Nordic combined. The total area is 15137 km. The length of the large jumps is 125 and 90 meters. History In 1956, under the supervision of Eduard Chuprov, a teacher of the Institute of Physical Educati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine Skiing At The 2017 Winter Universiade
Alpine skiing at the 2017 Winter Universiade was held at the Shymbulak near Almaty, the largest city of Kazakhstan from January 29 to February 7, 2017. , almaty2017.com Men's events Women's events Mixed Event References External links Results book {{DEFAULTSORT:Alpine skiing At The 2017 Winter Universiade |
Shymbulak
Shymbulak ( kk, Şymbūlaq, cyrl, ''Шымбұлақ''), also known as Chimbulak (russian: Чимбулак, ky, Чымбулак) is a ski resort near Almaty. It is the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range, at an elevation of above sea level. The resort area is about south of Almaty city by Medeo road. It is popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter (from November till May). History Shymbulak (also known as "Chimbulak") was discovered by amateur skiers in the 1940s. Soon after, it became the first downhill route in the Soviet Union. Skiers originally needed to climb up the mountain tops on foot (which took roughly 3 hours). In 1954 a 1500 meters ski tow was built. Starting from 1961, Shymbulak hosted several USSR Championships and the Silver Edelweisse prize skiing competitions. In 1983 it became the Olympic ski training c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 2017 Winter Universiade ...
Speed skating at the 2017 Winter Universiade was held at the Medeu High Mountain Ice Rink from 31 January to 6 February 2017. Medal table Men's events Women's events References External linksSpeed skatingat the 2017 Winter Universiade.Results book {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating At The 2017 Winter Universiade Speed skating Winter Universiade 2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medeu
The Medeu ( kk, Медеу, ''Medeu''), is an outdoor speed skating and bandy rink. It is located in a mountain valley (Medeu tract, Medeu Valley, or the valley of Malaya Almatinka River) on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Medeu sits 1,691 metres above sea level. It consists of 10.5 thousand square meters of ice and utilizes a sophisticated freezing and watering system to ensure the quality of the ice. History The Medeu is a high-altitude sports complex near Almaty, located at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level. It is considered to be the world's largest high-mountain skating rink. The skating rink was named after the Maloalmatinsky volost Medeu Pusurmanov. He built three wooden huts for the wintering of his family there, and began the development of the tract in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau. Medeu became a well-known entrepreneur, patron of educational institutions, and participated in the planting of the city. In 1930, a sanatorium was op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
