A solemn closing ceremony of the summer Spartakiad among convicts took place at the maximum security institution of the Penitentiary Service in the Abai region. Throughout the month, the participants competed in various sports, demonstrating strength, endurance, athletic character and the desire to win.
The Spartakiad program included competitions in chess, table tennis, arm wrestling, kettlebell lifting, mini-football, volleyball and the national sports game "Arkan Tartu". In total, more than 200 convicts between the ages of 25 and 45 took part in the sports competitions.
Throughout the sports month, the participants showed a high level of preparation, teamwork and respect for their rivals. Following the results of the competition, the winners and prize-winners in individual and team competitions were determined, who were awarded diplomas, medals and cups at a solemn ceremony.
Sports events were organized as part of educational work with convicts and aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing physical qualities, strengthening discipline and creating positive motivation to play sports.
– Participation in the Spartakiad was a good opportunity for us to prove ourselves, test our strength and spend time usefully. During the competition, you forget about everyday difficulties, there is a desire to improve and maintain good physical shape. It is especially valuable that such events bring together participants and teach them how to work in a team," the convict shared.
-Holding sports events is an important component of the educational impact process. The Summer Sports Contest has already become a good tradition of our institution. Such events contribute to strengthening discipline, developing a sense of responsibility, mutual respect and team spirit. Sport helps convicts to organize their leisure activities rationally, creates a desire for a healthy lifestyle and has a positive effect on the moral and psychological climate in the team. We will continue to pay special attention to the development of mass sports activities at the institution. The summer Spartakiad was a bright end to a busy month of sports," said Ermek Rakhimov, head of the Department of educational and socio-psychological work among convicts.
