From January 14 to 15, 2026, the annual, traditional open winter Spartakiad of teachers and employees of the university, dedicated to the memory of the founder of the Kostanay Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkharnay Aldamzhar, was held at the House of Culture of the students of the Kostanay Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkharnay Aldamzhar. On behalf of Rector Abdullin R.B., the participants and fans were welcomed at the grand opening by First Vice-Rector Bekov D.S. and Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Public Relations Baikadamov N.T.

For two days, the strongest athletes were identified in a hard uncompromising fight in eight sports: arkan Tartu, kettlebell lifting, asyk atu, togyz kumalak, table tennis, darts, checkers and volleyball.

The following teams participated:

1. KSTU Administration,
2. KSTU AHCH,
3. KSTU “Department of Natural Sciences”,
4. KSTK,
5. Academic Lyceum.

The main goal of this event is to identify the best teams among faculty and staff, promote the above-mentioned sports, promote a healthy lifestyle, improve the participants’ athletic skills, and enhance the current state of mass sports at the University.

The winners, medalists, and most active fans were awarded medals, certificates, and cups, and in Volleyball, special prizes were awarded in the following categories: “Best Striker,” “Best Setter,” “Best Libero,” “Best Player,” and the most active fans were also awarded “sweet gifts and cakes” by the organizers.

Overall results of the 2026 Spartakiad:

III place KSTU “Administration”;

II place “Academic Lyceum”;

I place “KSTK”.