• 24 May 2026
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"QYZYLORDA LEGENDS CUP": KORKYT ATA KYZYLORDA UNIVERSITY HOSTED A REPUBLICAN DEBATE TOURNAMENT

The large-scale competition, which lasted for two days, saw the participation of 20 teams from various regions of the country, with approximately 40 young debaters vying for the title of the best.

The tournament's objective is to foster a culture of debate among youth, hone critical thinking and eloquence skills, and cultivate an intellectual environment.

The closing ceremony of the tournament was attended by the university's Vice-Rector for social and educational work, Ualikhan Ibrayev, the Chairman of the "Amanat" party’s regional branch, Zhandos Bazartai, the Head of the Department of social and educational work, Zhanar Sagynbaeva, and the Coordinator for Kazakhstan of the International Debate Association, Ualikhan Turarbekuly.

At the solemn assembly, Vice-Rector for social and educational work Ualikhan Ibrayev expressed his gratitude to the participants and noted that the "Aqiqat" debate club of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University has been systematically working to develop a culture of debate among youth since 2004. He also emphasized that the organization has expanded beyond the university and has become a reputable intellectual environment known at the national level.

Following the intense tournament, the first place was secured by the International Kazakh Turkish University named after Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. The second place went to the teams from the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after Uzakali Zhanibekov and the University of International Business. The third place was taken by Turan University and the International Taraz University named after Sherkhan Murtaza.

Besides, Nuray Nurakhmet was awarded in the "Best Speaker" nomination, and Rauan Kaldybai was recognized in the "Best Speaker" category. Winners and best speakers were presented with special diplomas, letters of appreciation, and cash prizes.

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University Media Center