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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, International University Sports Federation, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almaty
Almaty, formerly Alma-Ata, is the List of most populous cities in Kazakhstan, largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population exceeding two million residents within its metropolitan area. Located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, Almaty stands as a pivotal center of culture, commerce, finance and innovation. The city is nestled at an elevation of 700–900 metres (2,300–3,000 feet), with the Big Almaty (river), Big Almaty and Small Almaty (river), Small Almaty rivers running through it, originating from the surrounding mountains and flowing into the plains. Almaty is the second-largest city in Central Asia and the fourth-largest in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Almaty served as the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to 1997 during the Soviet era and after independence from 1991 until the capital was relocated to Astana, Akmola (now Astana) in 1997. Despite no longer being the capital, Almaty re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Asian Winter Games
The 2011 Asian Winter Games (; ), also known as Astana-Almaty 2011 (), were a continental winter multi-sport event held from January 30 to February 6, 2011 in Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan. 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 US$726 million 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 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 up to 15,000 spectators, a ski jump complex, a biathlon stadium, and an athlete village. Upgrades to existing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The Winter Universiade
Cross-country events have been contested at the Universiade since 1960. Events Medalists Men Individual sprint 10 km 12 km/15 km classical 20km Mass Start Mass start 30 km Combined/double pursuit/skiathlon Relay Para Cross-Country Skiing Men's 10km Men's Individual sprint Women Individual sprint 5 km 8 km/10 km classical 10 km Freestyle Mass start 15 km 20km Mass Start Combined/double pursuit/skiathlon Relay Mixed Team sprint Para Cross-country skiing Women's 10 km Free Women's Sprint Medal table Last updated after the 2025 Winter World University Games References * {{Universiade Sports Universiade The FISU World University Games, formerly the Universiade, is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The former name is a Blend word, portmanteau of the wor ... Sports at the Winter World University Games Nordic skiing at the Winter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biathlon At The Winter Universiade
Biathlon events have been contested at the Universiade as an optional sport in 1983, 1989 and 1993, becoming a compulsory sport after 1997. Editions Events Medalists Men Individual 15 km 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 12.5 km short individual Mass start 12,5 km Relay 4 x 6 km Mixed Relay 2 x 6 km / 2 x 7,5 km Single mixed relay Medal table Last updated after the 2025 Winter World University Games References Sports123 {{Universiade Sports Universiade The FISU World University Games, formerly the Universiade, is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The former name is a Blend word, portmanteau of the wor ... Sports at the Winter World University Games ... [...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 (, ''Alataý shańǵy jáne bıatlon stadıondarynyń kesheni''; ) is a cross-country skiing (sport), 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, it has one stadium area, both for cross-country and for biathlon. The venue was built for the 2011 Asian Winter Games and is homologated by International Ski Federation The stadium buildings are located in the center of the complex, and the tracks are located taking into account the possibility of simultaneous competitions in both stadiums in different disciplines. In May 2021, the public organization "Alma-Qala'21" planted 50 trees on the territory of the complex. The complex consists of two independent stadiums connected by a hotel and a servi ... [...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 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ... 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 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ... 2017 in ski jumping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex
The Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex (, ''Sunqar halyqaralyq shańǵy tramplınder kesheni''; ) is ski jumping center in Almaty, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country primarily in Central Asia, with a European Kazakhstan, small portion in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the Kazakhstan–Russia border, north and west, China to th .... 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 Education, a 55-meter ski jump was restored, and a few years later the first national ski jumping and Nordic combined competitions were held in the Kazakh SSR. The first international competitions with th ... [...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 Alpine skiing at the 2017 Winter Universiade, 2017 Winter Universiade, Alpine skiing 2017 in alpine skiing, Winter Universiade Alpine skiing at the Winter World University Games, 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shymbulak
Shymbulak (, cyrl, ''Шымбұлақ''), also known as Chimbulak (, ) is a ski resort near Almaty, Kazakhstan. 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 number 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 1,500 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 center for the USSR. During this time, various comm ... [...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 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medeu
The Medeu (, ''Medeu'') is an outdoor speed skating and bandy rink. It is located in a mountain valley ( 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 1,691 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 opened in the area named "MDO" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
