Kazakhstan’s Show Jumping Team Enters the Final Stage of Preparation for the Asian Games

After a 12-year absence, Kazakhstan is preparing to return to Asia’s premier multi-sport event—the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Japan in 2026.

The final phase of the team’s preparation will take place during a series of prestigious CSI2 and CSI3** international show jumping competitions in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Representing Kazakhstan’s national team will be Oleg Sokolenko, Raisa Sokolenko, Nurila Turisbekova, and Ksenia Batalova.

The riders will compete in FEI ranking classes and Grand Prix events featuring obstacles of up to 145 cm, alongside some of the world’s top equestrians, including winners and medalists of major international championships.

This European tour is far more than a series of competitions—it is the team’s final and most important test before the Asian Games. It will give Kazakhstan’s riders the opportunity to measure themselves against future rivals and fine-tune their preparation for the most significant event of the four-year cycle.

We wish our national team every success, clear rounds, and confidence in every competition. Good luck, Team Kazakhstan!