July 14–15, 2026. With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’, an International Youth Volleyball Tournament dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of the Venerable Martyrs Seraphim and Theognost of Almaty will take place in Almaty.
The tournament is organized by the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Eleos-Meirim Public Foundation (President – V.M. Kapsamun).
The competition will bring together 14 teams comprising more than 150 young athletes from the dioceses of the Metropolitan District in Kazakhstan, as well as from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The opening ceremony will be led by Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan.
Tournament Schedule
July 14
* 9:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
* 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Group Stage Matches
July 15
* 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Final Group Stage Matches
* 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Semifinals, Third-Place Match, and Final
* 3:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony and Closing Ceremony
Venue:
ZENIT Sports Complex, Baganashil Sports and Recreation Center
14A Sanatornaya Street, Almaty
The organizers warmly invite everyone to attend the tournament and support the participating teams.
Admission is free.
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