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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov holds talks with Phygital International Founder René Fasel

14.07.2025 12:26

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, held a meeting with Dr. René Fasel, founder of Phygital International, and the organization’s CEO, Nis Hatt,El.kz cites primeminister.kz.

The discussion focused on the development of phygital sports as a promising field that merges physical activity with digital technologies.

The parties discussed the organization of the international tournament “Games of the Future,” scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan in 2026.

Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerbol Myrzabossynov reported that preparations are proceeding according to the approved plan.

According to the Esports Federation of Kazakhstan, over 1.5 million Kazakhstanis are actively engaged in esports.

Hosting a high-tech international event in Astana is expected to further promote this new sports format among young people. Participants of the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the development of phygital sports.