Only 38% of Kazakhstanis participate in sports, with almost half of them being children. A few adults are interested in physical fitness, excluding students and professional athletes, media reports.
Shymkent has the highest percentage of residents engaging in fitness activities such as running and push-ups, with more than 40% of the population participating.
Kostanay region ranks second, while the North Kazakhstan region ranks third.
The Ministry attributes the low level of physical activity among the population to several factors, including a lack of equipment, inadequate training facilities, and high gym membership fees.
Regarding sports culture, world-class sporting facilities have been developed throughout the country as it boasts a national football team and the Kazakhstani Premier League as the top football league.
Ice hockey is also popular, with a national team and the Kazakhstani Hockey Championship as the top ice hockey league.
Kazakhstan has a strong boxing culture, producing some of the world's best boxers like Gennady Golovkin and Serik Sapiev.
Wrestling is a traditional sport, and Kazakhstan has produced many Olympic champions, with the Kazakhstani Wrestling Championship being the top wrestling competition.
The Central Asian country also has a strong cycling culture, producing some of the world's best cyclists.
Tennis and skiing are gaining popularity, with talented players like Yaroslava Shvedova and Dmitriy Reiherd, and resorts like Almaty Ski Resort.
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