The head of the Potanin Foundation visited KNUS as part of the "Games of the Future – 2026"

As part of the international multi-sport tournament "Games of the Future – 2026", the Kazakh National University of Sports was visited by Professor Lev Belousov, former Rector of the Russian International Olympic University and head of the Potanin Foundation.

The visit took place within the framework of the tournament's cultural and educational program. During his visit to KNUS, the guest was introduced to the university's capabilities in training highly qualified athletes, coaches, and specialists in the fields of sports and tourism. Special attention was paid to the development of sports science, the introduction of innovative technologies into the educational process, and scientific research aimed at improving the efficiency of athlete training.

On this day, the university's ecosystem of scientific centers was presented, as well as proprietary developments by KNUS scientists in the field of sports science. These include technologies for assessing the functional state and physical performance of athletes, analyzing the biomechanics of movements during various exercises, and modern solutions for improving the training process and enhancing athletic performance.

The visit of Lev Belousov serves as further confirmation of the growing international prestige of the Kazakh National University of Sports as a modern educational and scientific hub that integrates education, innovation, sports science, and international partnership.

Lev Belousov is also one of the organizers of the exhibition "From Athens to Astana. Olympic Artifacts from the Collection of Vladimir Potanin," which opened at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition is dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games and has become a significant part of the cultural program of the international phygital sports tournament.

The exhibition will be open to the public until September 30. We encourage sports, history, and Olympic movement enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and experience this unique heritage of world sports.